Head to head
Brian James Race Transporter 4 vs Ifor Williams BV64e
The Brian James Race Transporter 4 carries 2,020kg more and is rated 3 tonnes heavier gross. The Ifor Williams BV64e is 980kg lighter empty.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Payload: the Brian James Race Transporter 4 carries 2,020kg more.
- Gross weight: the Brian James Race Transporter 4 is rated 3 tonnes heavier gross.
- Unladen weight: the Brian James Race Transporter 4 weighs 980kg more empty.
- Internal width: the Brian James Race Transporter 4 is 97cm (3ft) wider inside.
Specifications side by side
| Brian James Race Transporter 4 | Ifor Williams BV64e | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3500kg | 500kg |
| Unladen weight | from 1180kg | 200kg |
| Payload | up to 2320kg | 300kg |
| Internal width | 2.12m | 1.15m |
| Internal bed | 5.0m / 5.5m long | - |
| Axles | Twin | - |
| Internal length | - | 1.85m |
| Brakes | - | Unbraked |
Sources: Brian James Race Transporter 4, Ifor Williams BV64e. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the Race Transporter 4 if...
- you want one that carries 2,020kg more
- you want one that is rated 3 tonnes heavier gross
- you want one that is 97cm (3ft) wider inside
Aimed at motorsport teams and vehicle recovery operators who need a hydraulic tilt-bed for easy low loading of a single car. It is the entry point into the numbered Race Transporter range, below the 5, 6 and 7.
Listed by
- Trek-Trailers Lincolnshire - Doncaster, Belton
- Bicester Trailer Centre - Bicester
- Trek-Trailers Suffolk - Bury Saint Edmunds
- Trek-Trailers Three Counties - Hereford
Buy or hire the BV64e if...
- you want one that is 980kg lighter empty
A light domestic trailer for anyone wanting to lock away and weatherproof small loads like garden tools, motorbikes or market stock, towable by almost any car since it needs no brakes or driving licence upgrade.
Listed by
- Cobham Trailer Hire - Cobham, East Horsley
Common questions
What is the difference between the Brian James Race Transporter 4 and the Ifor Williams BV64e?
The Brian James Race Transporter 4 carries 2,020kg more and is rated 3 tonnes heavier gross. The Ifor Williams BV64e is 980kg lighter empty. The Brian James Race Transporter 4 is a an open twin-axle hydraulic tilt-bed car transporter; the Ifor Williams BV64e is a a small unbraked enclosed box trailer.
Which is lighter, the Brian James Race Transporter 4 or the Ifor Williams BV64e?
The Ifor Williams BV64e. It is 980kg lighter empty than the Brian James Race Transporter 4.
Which carries more, the Brian James Race Transporter 4 or the Ifor Williams BV64e?
The Brian James Race Transporter 4, by 2,020kg.
Can I tow the Brian James Race Transporter 4 or the Ifor Williams BV64e 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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