Head to head
Brian James Race Sport vs Ifor Williams LM126
The Ifor Williams LM126 is 395kg lighter empty and is rated 500kg heavier gross.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Brian James Race Sport weighs 395kg more empty.
- Gross weight: the Ifor Williams LM126 is rated 500kg heavier gross.
Specifications side by side
| Brian James Race Sport | Ifor Williams LM126 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3000kg | 3,500kg |
| Unladen weight | from 1070kg | 675kg |
| Payload | up to 1930kg | - |
| Internal bed | 4.5m / 5.0m / 5.5m long x 2.0m / 2.1m wide | - |
| Axles | Twin | - |
| Deck | - | 3.62m x 1.98m (11ft 9in x 6ft 5in) |
| Brakes | - | Braked |
Sources: Brian James Race Sport, Ifor Williams LM126. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the Race Sport if...
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 LM126 if...
- you want one that is 395kg lighter empty
- you want one that is rated 500kg heavier gross
A workhorse flatbed for plant hire firms, groundworkers and landscapers moving mini-diggers, pallets and fencing. The payload relative to its own weight is the reason it is so common on sites: 675kg unladen against a 3,500kg gross leaves a useful figure.
Listed by
- Blains Trailers & Tyres - Hemel Hempstead, Great Gaddesden
- Cobham Trailer Hire - Cobham, East Horsley
- G-Tec Trailers - Thetford, Holme Hale
Common questions
What is the difference between the Brian James Race Sport and the Ifor Williams LM126?
The Ifor Williams LM126 is 395kg lighter empty and is rated 500kg heavier gross. The Brian James Race Sport is a an open twin-axle car transporter with a fully punched steel deck; the Ifor Williams LM126 is a flatbed trailer, twin axle.
Which is lighter, the Brian James Race Sport or the Ifor Williams LM126?
The Ifor Williams LM126. It is 395kg lighter empty than the Brian James Race Sport.
Can I tow the Brian James Race Sport or the Ifor Williams LM126 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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