Head to head
Brian James Race Sport vs Ifor Williams GH146
The Ifor Williams GH146 carries 660kg more and is 160kg lighter empty. The Brian James Race Sport has a bed 22cm longer.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Payload: the Ifor Williams GH146 carries 660kg more.
- Unladen weight: the Brian James Race Sport weighs 160kg more empty.
- Gross weight: the Ifor Williams GH146 is rated 500kg heavier gross.
- Internal bed: the Brian James Race Sport has a bed 22cm longer.
Specifications side by side
| Brian James Race Sport | Ifor Williams GH146 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3000kg | 3500kg |
| Unladen weight | from 1070kg | 910kg |
| Payload | up to 1930kg | 2590kg |
| Internal bed | 4.5m / 5.0m / 5.5m long x 2.0m / 2.1m wide | 4.285m x 1.84m |
| Axles | Twin | - |
Sources: Brian James Race Sport, Ifor Williams GH146. 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 22cm 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 GH146 if...
- you want one that carries 660kg more
- you want one that is 160kg lighter empty
- you want one that is rated 500kg heavier gross
Aimed at plant hire operators who need the longest bed in the GH range for larger excavators or two smaller machines, with a tri-axle chassis to keep payload up within the 3500kg limit.
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 GH146?
The Ifor Williams GH146 carries 660kg more and is 160kg lighter empty. The Brian James Race Sport has a bed 22cm longer. The Brian James Race Sport is a an open twin-axle car transporter with a fully punched steel deck; the Ifor Williams GH146 is a a tri-axle long-bed plant trailer.
Which is lighter, the Brian James Race Sport or the Ifor Williams GH146?
The Ifor Williams GH146. It is 160kg lighter empty than the Brian James Race Sport.
Which carries more, the Brian James Race Sport or the Ifor Williams GH146?
The Ifor Williams GH146, by 660kg.
Can I tow the Brian James Race Sport or the Ifor Williams GH146 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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