Head to head
Brian James Race Transporter 4 vs Ifor Williams GH1054BT
The Brian James Race Transporter 4 is 50cm (1.5ft) wider inside.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026


Key differences
- Internal width: the Brian James Race Transporter 4 is 50cm (1.5ft) wider inside.
Specifications side by side
| Brian James Race Transporter 4 | Ifor Williams GH1054BT | |
|---|---|---|
| Payload | up to 2320kg | 2562kg (trailer fitted with adjustable shoes, side guides, blade stop and excavator arm holder) |
| Internal width | 2.12m | 1.62m (5' 4") |
| Gross weight | 3500kg | - |
| Unladen weight | from 1180kg | - |
| Internal bed | 5.0m / 5.5m long | - |
| Axles | Twin | - |
| Internal length | - | 3.04m (9' 11") |
| Gross vehicle weight | - | 3500kg (3.5 Ton) |
Sources: Brian James Race Transporter 4, Ifor Williams GH1054BT. 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 50cm (1.5ft) 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 GH1054BT if...
Ifor Williams GH1054BT, carried by UK dealers and hire companies listed on GetBrent for sale. Plant trailers are the working end of groundworks: contractors and hire firms use them to move mini diggers, dumpers and rollers between sites.
Listed by
- Blains Trailers & Tyres - Hemel Hempstead, Great Gaddesden
Common questions
What is the difference between the Brian James Race Transporter 4 and the Ifor Williams GH1054BT?
The Brian James Race Transporter 4 is 50cm (1.5ft) wider inside. The Brian James Race Transporter 4 is a an open twin-axle hydraulic tilt-bed car transporter; the Ifor Williams GH1054BT is a plant trailer.
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