Head to head
Brian James Race Transporter 4 vs Ifor Williams CT136
The Ifor Williams CT136 is 780kg lighter empty. The Brian James Race Transporter 4 is rated 2.1 tonnes heavier gross.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Brian James Race Transporter 4 weighs 780kg more empty.
- Gross weight: the Brian James Race Transporter 4 is rated 2.1 tonnes heavier gross.
Specifications side by side
| Brian James Race Transporter 4 | Ifor Williams CT136 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3500kg | 1,400kg single axle / 2,000kg twin axle / 2,600kg CT136HD |
| Unladen weight | from 1180kg | 400kg single axle / 495kg twin axle |
| Payload | up to 2320kg | - |
| Internal width | 2.12m | - |
| Internal bed | 5.0m / 5.5m long | - |
| Axles | Twin | - |
| Bed | - | 4.00m x 1.84m |
Sources: Brian James Race Transporter 4, Ifor Williams CT136. 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 is rated 2.1 tonnes heavier gross
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 CT136 if...
- you want one that is 780kg lighter empty
The accessible end of car transport, for towing a road car, a track-day car or a small classic. Motorsport and classic-car owners tend toward the twin-axle and HD versions for the higher gross weight and the tie-down provision.
Full CT136 specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Brian James Race Transporter 4 and the Ifor Williams CT136?
The Ifor Williams CT136 is 780kg lighter empty. The Brian James Race Transporter 4 is rated 2.1 tonnes heavier gross. The Brian James Race Transporter 4 is a an open twin-axle hydraulic tilt-bed car transporter; the Ifor Williams CT136 is a flatbed car transporter, single or twin axle.
Which is lighter, the Brian James Race Transporter 4 or the Ifor Williams CT136?
The Ifor Williams CT136. It is 780kg lighter empty than the Brian James Race Transporter 4.
Can I tow the Brian James Race Transporter 4 or the Ifor Williams CT136 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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