Head to head
Brian James Race Sport vs Ifor Williams Q Range
The Ifor Williams Q Range is 770kg lighter empty. The Brian James Race Sport is rated 2 tonnes heavier gross.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Brian James Race Sport weighs 770kg more empty.
- Gross weight: the Brian James Race Sport is rated 2 tonnes heavier gross.
Specifications side by side
| Brian James Race Sport | Ifor Williams Q Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3000kg | 1000kg (braked Q) |
| Unladen weight | from 1070kg | 300kg (Q6b) |
| Payload | up to 1930kg | - |
| Internal bed | 4.5m / 5.0m / 5.5m long x 2.0m / 2.1m wide | - |
| Axles | Twin | - |
| Internal length | - | 1.95m (Q6b) |
| Internal width | - | 1.22m (Q6b) |
Sources: Brian James Race Sport, Ifor Williams Q Range. 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 2 tonnes heavier gross
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
- Trek-Trailers Three Counties - Hereford
- Formula Trailers,, Brian-James Trailers Main Dealer in the SW UK - Wellington, Poole
Buy or hire the Q Range if...
- you want one that is 770kg lighter empty
A compact trailer aimed at farm and domestic users who need something smaller and lighter than the General Duty range for routine loads around a smallholding or garden.
Listed by
- John Page Trailers Ltd - Ashford, Biddenden
Common questions
What is the difference between the Brian James Race Sport and the Ifor Williams Q Range?
The Ifor Williams Q Range is 770kg lighter empty. The Brian James Race Sport is rated 2 tonnes heavier gross. The Brian James Race Sport is a an open twin-axle car transporter with a fully punched steel deck; the Ifor Williams Q Range is a compact general-purpose trailer for agricultural and domestic use, in braked (Q) and unbraked (Unbraked Q) versions.
Which is lighter, the Brian James Race Sport or the Ifor Williams Q Range?
The Ifor Williams Q Range. It is 770kg lighter empty than the Brian James Race Sport.
Can I tow the Brian James Race Sport or the Ifor Williams Q Range 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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