Head to head
Brian James Race Sport vs Ifor Williams HB506
The Ifor Williams HB506 is 150kg lighter empty. The Brian James Race Sport is rated 400kg heavier gross.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Brian James Race Sport weighs 150kg more empty.
- Gross weight: the Brian James Race Sport is rated 400kg heavier gross.
Specifications side by side
| Brian James Race Sport | Ifor Williams HB506 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3000kg | 2,600kg |
| Unladen weight | from 1070kg | 920kg |
| Payload | up to 1930kg | - |
| Internal bed | 4.5m / 5.0m / 5.5m long x 2.0m / 2.1m wide | - |
| Axles | Twin | - |
| Internal length | - | 3.16m |
| Internal width | - | 1.67m |
| Brakes | - | Braked |
Sources: Brian James Race Sport, Ifor Williams HB506. 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 is rated 400kg 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 HB506 if...
- you want one that is 150kg lighter empty
The mainstream two-horse trailer in Britain, used by private owners and small yards. Its comparatively low unladen weight for the class is the practical point: it widens the range of 4x4s and large SUVs that can legally and comfortably tow it.
Listed by
- R M Trailer Centre - Middlesbrough, North Ormesby
- Blains Trailers & Tyres - Hemel Hempstead, Great Gaddesden
- Horse Trailer Sales - Robertsbridge, Staplecross
- Barnwell Trailers Ltd - Peterborough, Oundle, Barnwell
Common questions
What is the difference between the Brian James Race Sport and the Ifor Williams HB506?
The Ifor Williams HB506 is 150kg lighter empty. The Brian James Race Sport is rated 400kg heavier gross. The Brian James Race Sport is a an open twin-axle car transporter with a fully punched steel deck; the Ifor Williams HB506 is a two-horse trailer, twin axle.
Which is lighter, the Brian James Race Sport or the Ifor Williams HB506?
The Ifor Williams HB506. It is 150kg lighter empty than the Brian James Race Sport.
Can I tow the Brian James Race Sport or the Ifor Williams HB506 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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