Head to head
Brian James Race Sport vs Ifor Williams GP
The Ifor Williams GP is rated 500kg heavier gross.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Gross weight: the Ifor Williams GP is rated 500kg heavier gross.
Specifications side by side
| Brian James Race Sport | Ifor Williams GP | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3000kg | 3500kg |
| Axles | Twin | Tri-axle |
| Unladen weight | from 1070kg | - |
| Payload | up to 1930kg | - |
| Internal bed | 4.5m / 5.0m / 5.5m long x 2.0m / 2.1m wide | - |
Sources: Brian James Race Sport, Ifor Williams GP. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the Race Sport if...
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 GP if...
- you want one that is rated 500kg heavier gross
Ifor Williams GP, carried by UK dealers and hire companies listed on GetBrent for sale. Plant trailers are the working end of groundworks: contractors and hire firms use them to move mini diggers, dumpers and rollers between sites.
Listed by
- R M Trailer Centre - Middlesbrough, North Ormesby
- Barnwell Trailers Ltd - Peterborough, Oundle, Barnwell
Common questions
What is the difference between the Brian James Race Sport and the Ifor Williams GP?
The Ifor Williams GP is rated 500kg heavier gross. The Brian James Race Sport is a an open twin-axle car transporter with a fully punched steel deck; the Ifor Williams GP is a plant trailer range.
Can I tow the Brian James Race Sport or the Ifor Williams GP 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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