Head to head
Brian James Race Sport vs Ifor Williams LM85
The Ifor Williams LM85 is 545kg lighter empty and carries 1,045kg more. The Brian James Race Sport has a bed 2.06m (7ft) longer.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Brian James Race Sport weighs 545kg more empty.
- Internal bed: the Brian James Race Sport has a bed 2.06m (7ft) longer.
- Payload: the Ifor Williams LM85 carries 1,045kg more.
- Gross weight: the Ifor Williams LM85 is rated 500kg heavier gross.
Specifications side by side
| Brian James Race Sport | Ifor Williams LM85 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3000kg | 3500kg |
| Unladen weight | from 1070kg | 525kg |
| Payload | up to 1930kg | 2975kg |
| Internal bed | 4.5m / 5.0m / 5.5m long x 2.0m / 2.1m wide | 2.44m x 1.52m |
| Axles | Twin | - |
Sources: Brian James Race Sport, Ifor Williams LM85. 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 2.06m (7ft) 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 LM85 if...
- you want one that is 545kg lighter empty
- you want one that carries 1,045kg more
- you want one that is rated 500kg heavier gross
A compact flatbed for smallholders and tradespeople who need to move heavy but not bulky loads, such as pallets of blocks, and want maximum payload from the smallest bed in the range.
Listed by
- Barnwell Trailers Ltd - Peterborough, Oundle, Barnwell
Common questions
What is the difference between the Brian James Race Sport and the Ifor Williams LM85?
The Ifor Williams LM85 is 545kg lighter empty and carries 1,045kg more. The Brian James Race Sport has a bed 2.06m (7ft) longer. The Brian James Race Sport is a an open twin-axle car transporter with a fully punched steel deck; the Ifor Williams LM85 is a the shortest flatbed trailer in the LM range.
Which is lighter, the Brian James Race Sport or the Ifor Williams LM85?
The Ifor Williams LM85. It is 545kg lighter empty than the Brian James Race Sport.
Which carries more, the Brian James Race Sport or the Ifor Williams LM85?
The Ifor Williams LM85, by 1,045kg.
Can I tow the Brian James Race Sport or the Ifor Williams LM85 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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