Head to head
Brian James Race Sport vs Ifor Williams HB510XL
The Brian James Race Sport is 220kg lighter empty. The Ifor Williams HB510XL is rated 500kg heavier gross and carries 280kg more.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Ifor Williams HB510XL weighs 220kg more empty.
- Gross weight: the Ifor Williams HB510XL is rated 500kg heavier gross.
- Payload: the Ifor Williams HB510XL carries 280kg more.
Specifications side by side
| Brian James Race Sport | Ifor Williams HB510XL | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3000kg | 3500kg |
| Unladen weight | from 1070kg | 1290kg |
| Payload | up to 1930kg | 2210kg |
| Internal bed | 4.5m / 5.0m / 5.5m long x 2.0m / 2.1m wide | - |
| Axles | Twin | - |
| Internal length | - | 4.25m |
| Internal width | - | 1.74m |
Sources: Brian James Race Sport, Ifor Williams HB510XL. 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 220kg lighter empty
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 HB510XL if...
- you want one that is rated 500kg heavier gross
- you want one that carries 280kg more
For owners of taller or longer horses who find the standard HB511 too tight, giving extra internal length on the same 3500kg chassis so it stays towable by a suitably rated 4x4.
Listed by
- Horse Trailer Sales - Robertsbridge, Staplecross
Common questions
What is the difference between the Brian James Race Sport and the Ifor Williams HB510XL?
The Brian James Race Sport is 220kg lighter empty. The Ifor Williams HB510XL is rated 500kg heavier gross and carries 280kg more. The Brian James Race Sport is a an open twin-axle car transporter with a fully punched steel deck; the Ifor Williams HB510XL is a an extra-length double horsebox trailer.
Which is lighter, the Brian James Race Sport or the Ifor Williams HB510XL?
The Brian James Race Sport. It is 220kg lighter empty than the Ifor Williams HB510XL.
Which carries more, the Brian James Race Sport or the Ifor Williams HB510XL?
The Ifor Williams HB510XL, by 280kg.
Can I tow the Brian James Race Sport or the Ifor Williams HB510XL 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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