Head to head
Brian James Race Transporter 4 vs Ifor Williams CT136HD
The Ifor Williams CT136HD is 670kg lighter empty. The Brian James Race Transporter 4 is rated 900kg heavier gross and is 28cm wider inside.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Brian James Race Transporter 4 weighs 670kg more empty.
- Gross weight: the Brian James Race Transporter 4 is rated 900kg heavier gross.
- Internal width: the Brian James Race Transporter 4 is 28cm wider inside.
Specifications side by side
| Brian James Race Transporter 4 | Ifor Williams CT136HD | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3500kg | 2,600kg |
| Unladen weight | from 1180kg | 510kg |
| Internal width | 2.12m | 1.84m |
| Payload | up to 2320kg | - |
| Internal bed | 5.0m / 5.5m long | - |
| Axles | Twin | - |
| Internal length | - | 4.0m |
Sources: Brian James Race Transporter 4, Ifor Williams CT136HD. 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 900kg heavier gross
- you want one that is 28cm 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 CT136HD if...
- you want one that is 670kg lighter empty
The CT136HD suits recovery operators, racers and dealers who need a tougher car transporter than the standard CT136, thanks to its heavy-duty beam axles and multi-leaf suspension. Its 4.0m bed and 2.6 tonne gross weight cover most road cars without the cost of a beavertail trailer.
Listed by
- Barnwell Trailers Ltd - Peterborough, Oundle, Barnwell
Common questions
What is the difference between the Brian James Race Transporter 4 and the Ifor Williams CT136HD?
The Ifor Williams CT136HD is 670kg lighter empty. The Brian James Race Transporter 4 is rated 900kg heavier gross and is 28cm wider inside. The Brian James Race Transporter 4 is a an open twin-axle hydraulic tilt-bed car transporter; the Ifor Williams CT136HD is a ifor Williams' heavy-duty twin-axle car transporter trailer in the CT136 range, built for moving a single vehicle..
Which is lighter, the Brian James Race Transporter 4 or the Ifor Williams CT136HD?
The Ifor Williams CT136HD. It is 670kg lighter empty than the Brian James Race Transporter 4.
Can I tow the Brian James Race Transporter 4 or the Ifor Williams CT136HD 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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