Head to head
Brian James Race Sport vs Ifor Williams LM106
The Ifor Williams LM106 is 450kg lighter empty and carries 950kg more. The Brian James Race Sport has a bed 1.49m (5ft) longer.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Brian James Race Sport weighs 450kg more empty.
- Internal bed: the Brian James Race Sport has a bed 1.49m (5ft) longer.
- Payload: the Ifor Williams LM106 carries 950kg more.
- Gross weight: the Ifor Williams LM106 is rated 500kg heavier gross.
Specifications side by side
| Brian James Race Sport | Ifor Williams LM106 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3000kg | 3500kg |
| Unladen weight | from 1070kg | 620kg |
| Payload | up to 1930kg | 2880kg |
| Internal bed | 4.5m / 5.0m / 5.5m long x 2.0m / 2.1m wide | 3.01m x 1.98m |
| Axles | Twin | - |
Sources: Brian James Race Sport, Ifor Williams LM106. 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 1.49m (5ft) longer
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 LM106 if...
- you want one that is 450kg lighter empty
- you want one that carries 950kg more
- you want one that is rated 500kg heavier gross
For users who find the LM105's 1.68m bed too narrow for pallets or wider machinery but do not need extra length, offering the same bed length on a wider chassis.
Listed by
- Barnwell Trailers Ltd - Peterborough, Oundle, Barnwell
Common questions
What is the difference between the Brian James Race Sport and the Ifor Williams LM106?
The Ifor Williams LM106 is 450kg lighter empty and carries 950kg more. The Brian James Race Sport has a bed 1.49m (5ft) longer. The Brian James Race Sport is a an open twin-axle car transporter with a fully punched steel deck; the Ifor Williams LM106 is a a wider general-purpose flatbed trailer.
Which is lighter, the Brian James Race Sport or the Ifor Williams LM106?
The Ifor Williams LM106. It is 450kg lighter empty than the Brian James Race Sport.
Which carries more, the Brian James Race Sport or the Ifor Williams LM106?
The Ifor Williams LM106, by 950kg.
Can I tow the Brian James Race Sport or the Ifor Williams LM106 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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