Head to head
Brian James Race Sport vs Ifor Williams HBX506
The Ifor Williams HBX506 is 205kg lighter empty. The Brian James Race Sport is rated 400kg heavier gross and carries 195kg more.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Brian James Race Sport weighs 205kg more empty.
- Gross weight: the Brian James Race Sport is rated 400kg heavier gross.
- Payload: the Brian James Race Sport carries 195kg more.
Specifications side by side
| Brian James Race Sport | Ifor Williams HBX506 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3000kg | 2600kg |
| Unladen weight | from 1070kg | 865kg |
| Payload | up to 1930kg | 1735kg |
| Internal bed | 4.5m / 5.0m / 5.5m long x 2.0m / 2.1m wide | - |
| Axles | Twin | - |
| Internal length | - | 3.26m |
| Internal width | - | 1.67m |
Sources: Brian James Race Sport, Ifor Williams HBX506. 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
- you want one that carries 195kg more
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 HBX506 if...
- you want one that is 205kg lighter empty
A mid-size horsebox for owners moving one or two horses who want the updated HBX styling and features rather than the standard HB range trailer.
Listed by
- R M Trailer Centre - Middlesbrough, North Ormesby
- Barnwell Trailers Ltd - Peterborough, Oundle, Barnwell
Common questions
What is the difference between the Brian James Race Sport and the Ifor Williams HBX506?
The Ifor Williams HBX506 is 205kg lighter empty. The Brian James Race Sport is rated 400kg heavier gross and carries 195kg more. The Brian James Race Sport is a an open twin-axle car transporter with a fully punched steel deck; the Ifor Williams HBX506 is a a double horsebox trailer from Ifor Williams' HBX range.
Which is lighter, the Brian James Race Sport or the Ifor Williams HBX506?
The Ifor Williams HBX506. It is 205kg lighter empty than the Brian James Race Sport.
Which carries more, the Brian James Race Sport or the Ifor Williams HBX506?
The Brian James Race Sport, by 195kg.
Can I tow the Brian James Race Sport or the Ifor Williams HBX506 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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