Head to head
Brian James Race Sport vs Ifor Williams GX84
The Ifor Williams GX84 is 530kg lighter empty and carries 230kg more. The Brian James Race Sport has a bed 2.05m (6.5ft) longer and is rated 300kg heavier gross.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Brian James Race Sport weighs 530kg more empty.
- Internal bed: the Brian James Race Sport has a bed 2.05m (6.5ft) longer.
- Payload: the Ifor Williams GX84 carries 230kg more.
- Gross weight: the Brian James Race Sport is rated 300kg heavier gross.
Specifications side by side
| Brian James Race Sport | Ifor Williams GX84 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3000kg | 2700kg |
| Unladen weight | from 1070kg | 540kg |
| Payload | up to 1930kg | 2160kg |
| Internal bed | 4.5m / 5.0m / 5.5m long x 2.0m / 2.1m wide | 2.45m x 1.27m |
| Axles | Twin | - |
Sources: Brian James Race Sport, Ifor Williams GX84. 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 2.05m (6.5ft) 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 GX84 if...
- you want one that is 530kg lighter empty
- you want one that carries 230kg more
An entry-level plant trailer for landscapers and groundworkers moving a single small excavator or compact roller who do not need the longer beds further up the GX range.
Listed by
- Blains Trailers & Tyres - Hemel Hempstead, Great Gaddesden
- Corwen Trailer Centre - Corwen
Common questions
What is the difference between the Brian James Race Sport and the Ifor Williams GX84?
The Ifor Williams GX84 is 530kg lighter empty and carries 230kg more. The Brian James Race Sport has a bed 2.05m (6.5ft) 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 GX84 is a the smallest trailer in the GX plant range.
Which is lighter, the Brian James Race Sport or the Ifor Williams GX84?
The Ifor Williams GX84. It is 530kg lighter empty than the Brian James Race Sport.
Which carries more, the Brian James Race Sport or the Ifor Williams GX84?
The Ifor Williams GX84, by 230kg.
Can I tow the Brian James Race Sport or the Ifor Williams GX84 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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