Head to head
Brian James Race Sport vs Woodford Widebody
The Woodford Widebody is 740kg lighter empty. The Brian James Race Sport is rated 1.7 tonnes heavier gross and carries 990kg more.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Brian James Race Sport weighs 740kg more empty.
- Gross weight: the Brian James Race Sport is rated 1.7 tonnes heavier gross.
- Payload: the Brian James Race Sport carries 990kg more.
- Internal bed: the Brian James Race Sport has a bed 2.06m (7ft) longer.
Specifications side by side
| Brian James Race Sport | Woodford Widebody | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3000kg | 1300kg to 3500kg |
| Unladen weight | from 1070kg | 330kg to 694kg |
| Payload | up to 1930kg | 940kg to 2806kg |
| Internal bed | 4.5m / 5.0m / 5.5m long x 2.0m / 2.1m wide | 8ft to 16ft long x 5ft 10in to 6ft 6in wide |
| Axles | Twin | Single or Twin |
Sources: Brian James Race Sport, Woodford Widebody. 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 1.7 tonnes heavier gross
- you want one that carries 990kg more
- 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 Widebody if...
- you want one that is 740kg lighter empty
A wide-bed transporter for owners of low, wide performance and classic cars who need more deck width than a standard car trailer offers. The broad spread of gross weights and lengths covers everything from a single lightweight kit car to a heavier twin-axle load.
Listed by
- MANA Trailers and Towing LTD - Usk, Monkswood
- Southern County Trailers Ltd - Southampton, West End
Common questions
What is the difference between the Brian James Race Sport and the Woodford Widebody?
The Woodford Widebody is 740kg lighter empty. The Brian James Race Sport is rated 1.7 tonnes heavier gross and carries 990kg more. The Brian James Race Sport is a an open twin-axle car transporter with a fully punched steel deck; the Woodford Widebody is a a wide flatbed vehicle transporter offered across 13 length and axle combinations.
Which is lighter, the Brian James Race Sport or the Woodford Widebody?
The Woodford Widebody. It is 740kg lighter empty than the Brian James Race Sport.
Which carries more, the Brian James Race Sport or the Woodford Widebody?
The Brian James Race Sport, by 990kg.
Can I tow the Brian James Race Sport or the Woodford Widebody 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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