Head to head
Brian James Race Sport vs Ifor Williams LM167
The Ifor Williams LM167 carries 725kg more and is 225kg lighter empty.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Payload: the Ifor Williams LM167 carries 725kg more.
- Unladen weight: the Brian James Race Sport weighs 225kg more empty.
- Gross weight: the Ifor Williams LM167 is rated 500kg heavier gross.
- Internal bed: the Ifor Williams LM167 has a bed 27cm longer.
Specifications side by side
| Brian James Race Sport | Ifor Williams LM167 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3000kg | 3500kg |
| Unladen weight | from 1070kg | 845kg |
| Payload | up to 1930kg | 2655kg |
| Internal bed | 4.5m / 5.0m / 5.5m long x 2.0m / 2.1m wide | 4.77m x 2.25m |
| Axles | Twin | - |
Sources: Brian James Race Sport, Ifor Williams LM167. 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 LM167 if...
- you want one that carries 725kg more
- you want one that is 225kg lighter empty
- you want one that is rated 500kg heavier gross
- you want one that has a bed 27cm longer
For operators carrying wide loads such as pallets in double rows or plant machinery, taking the LM166's length and adding the range's 2.25m wide-bed option.
Listed by
- Barnwell Trailers Ltd - Peterborough, Oundle, Barnwell
Common questions
What is the difference between the Brian James Race Sport and the Ifor Williams LM167?
The Ifor Williams LM167 carries 725kg more and is 225kg lighter empty. The Brian James Race Sport is a an open twin-axle car transporter with a fully punched steel deck; the Ifor Williams LM167 is a a long, wide flatbed trailer.
Which is lighter, the Brian James Race Sport or the Ifor Williams LM167?
The Ifor Williams LM167. It is 225kg lighter empty than the Brian James Race Sport.
Which carries more, the Brian James Race Sport or the Ifor Williams LM167?
The Ifor Williams LM167, by 725kg.
Can I tow the Brian James Race Sport or the Ifor Williams LM167 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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