Head to head
Brian James Race Sport vs Ifor Williams GX126
The Ifor Williams GX126 carries 805kg more and is 305kg lighter empty.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Payload: the Ifor Williams GX126 carries 805kg more.
- Unladen weight: the Brian James Race Sport weighs 305kg more empty.
- Gross weight: the Ifor Williams GX126 is rated 500kg heavier gross.
Specifications side by side
| Brian James Race Sport | Ifor Williams GX126 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3000kg | 3500kg |
| Unladen weight | from 1070kg | 765kg (Skids); 795kg (Ramp) |
| Payload | up to 1930kg | 2735kg (Skids); 2705kg (Ramp) |
| Internal bed | 4.5m / 5.0m / 5.5m long x 2.0m / 2.1m wide | - |
| Axles | Twin | - |
| Overall length | - | 5.70m |
| Overall width | - | 2.30m |
| Internal length | - | 3.66m / 12'0" |
| Internal width | - | 1.84m / 6'0" |
| Tyres | - | 155/70R12C |
Sources: Brian James Race Sport, Ifor Williams GX126. 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 GX126 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
The GX126 is Ifor Williams' mainstream plant trailer for mini diggers, dumpers and similar machinery on a single-axle-per-side, 3500kg braked chassis. Hirers usually pick the Ramp version for self-loading and the Skids version where a separate loading ramp or forklift is already available.
Full GX126 specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Brian James Race Sport and the Ifor Williams GX126?
The Ifor Williams GX126 carries 805kg more and is 305kg lighter empty. The Brian James Race Sport is a an open twin-axle car transporter with a fully punched steel deck; the Ifor Williams GX126 is a a twin-axle plant trailer available in Skids and Ramp variants for carrying machinery..
Which is lighter, the Brian James Race Sport or the Ifor Williams GX126?
The Ifor Williams GX126. It is 305kg lighter empty than the Brian James Race Sport.
Which carries more, the Brian James Race Sport or the Ifor Williams GX126?
The Ifor Williams GX126, by 805kg.
Can I tow the Brian James Race Sport or the Ifor Williams GX126 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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