Head to head
Brian James Race Sport vs Ifor Williams GH126
The Ifor Williams GH126 carries 805kg more and is 305kg lighter empty. The Brian James Race Sport has a bed 84cm (3ft) longer.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Payload: the Ifor Williams GH126 carries 805kg more.
- Unladen weight: the Brian James Race Sport weighs 305kg more empty.
- Internal bed: the Brian James Race Sport has a bed 84cm (3ft) longer.
- Gross weight: the Ifor Williams GH126 is rated 500kg heavier gross.
Specifications side by side
| Brian James Race Sport | Ifor Williams GH126 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3000kg | 3500kg |
| Unladen weight | from 1070kg | 765kg |
| Payload | up to 1930kg | 2735kg |
| Internal bed | 4.5m / 5.0m / 5.5m long x 2.0m / 2.1m wide | 3.66m x 1.84m |
| Axles | Twin | - |
Sources: Brian James Race Sport, Ifor Williams GH126. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the Race Sport if...
- you want one that has a bed 84cm (3ft) longer
A step up from the basic A Transporter range for racers and dealers who tie cars down often and want a punched deck for extra restraint options. It sits below the Race Transporter range on price while still covering most single-car trailering needs.
Listed by
- Trek-Trailers Lincolnshire - Doncaster, Belton
- Fieldfare Trailer Centre - Salisbury
- Bicester Trailer Centre - Bicester
- Formula Trailers,, Brian-James Trailers Main Dealer in the SW UK - Wellington, Poole
- Trek-Trailers Three Counties - Hereford
Buy or hire the GH126 if...
- you want one that carries 805kg more
- you want one that is 305kg lighter empty
- you want one that is rated 500kg heavier gross
Used by groundworks and plant hire firms moving mini excavators or dumpers that need both extra length and the full 1.84m bed width the smaller GH models do not offer.
Listed by
- Blains Trailers & Tyres - Hemel Hempstead, Great Gaddesden
Common questions
What is the difference between the Brian James Race Sport and the Ifor Williams GH126?
The Ifor Williams GH126 carries 805kg more and is 305kg lighter empty. The Brian James Race Sport has a bed 84cm (3ft) longer. The Brian James Race Sport is a an open twin-axle car transporter with a fully punched steel deck; the Ifor Williams GH126 is a a wide-bed plant trailer for compact machinery.
Which is lighter, the Brian James Race Sport or the Ifor Williams GH126?
The Ifor Williams GH126. It is 305kg lighter empty than the Brian James Race Sport.
Which carries more, the Brian James Race Sport or the Ifor Williams GH126?
The Ifor Williams GH126, by 805kg.
Can I tow the Brian James Race Sport or the Ifor Williams GH126 on a car licence?
Yes, as far as the licence goes. Both are rated at or under 3,500kg gross, and a car (B) licence has covered towing up to 3,500kg since 16 December 2021. Your car still has to be rated to tow the loaded weight - check the handbook or the VIN plate.
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