Head to head
Brian James Race Sport vs Ifor Williams GX105
The Ifor Williams GX105 is 395kg lighter empty and carries 95kg more. The Brian James Race Sport has a bed 1.47m (5ft) longer and is rated 300kg heavier gross.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Brian James Race Sport weighs 395kg more empty.
- Internal bed: the Brian James Race Sport has a bed 1.47m (5ft) longer.
- Gross weight: the Brian James Race Sport is rated 300kg heavier gross.
- Payload: the Ifor Williams GX105 carries 95kg more.
Specifications side by side
| Brian James Race Sport | Ifor Williams GX105 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3000kg | 2700kg |
| Unladen weight | from 1070kg | 675kg |
| Payload | up to 1930kg | 2025kg |
| Internal bed | 4.5m / 5.0m / 5.5m long x 2.0m / 2.1m wide | 3.03m x 1.57m |
| Axles | Twin | - |
Sources: Brian James Race Sport, Ifor Williams GX105. 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 1.47m (5ft) longer
- you want one that is rated 300kg heavier gross
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 GX105 if...
- you want one that is 395kg lighter empty
- you want one that carries 95kg more
A plant hire and groundworks trailer for skid-steers or mini excavators that need a longer bed than the GX84 but not the higher 3500kg gross weight of the GX105HD.
Listed by
- East Midlands Trailers - Leicester, Thrussington
Common questions
What is the difference between the Brian James Race Sport and the Ifor Williams GX105?
The Ifor Williams GX105 is 395kg lighter empty and carries 95kg more. The Brian James Race Sport has a bed 1.47m (5ft) longer and is rated 300kg heavier gross. The Brian James Race Sport is a an open twin-axle car transporter with a fully punched steel deck; the Ifor Williams GX105 is a a mid-size plant trailer with a skid or ramp loading option.
Which is lighter, the Brian James Race Sport or the Ifor Williams GX105?
The Ifor Williams GX105. It is 395kg lighter empty than the Brian James Race Sport.
Which carries more, the Brian James Race Sport or the Ifor Williams GX105?
The Ifor Williams GX105, by 95kg.
Can I tow the Brian James Race Sport or the Ifor Williams GX105 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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