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Brian James Race Transporter 4 vs Ifor Williams HB610

The Brian James Race Transporter 4 is 270kg lighter empty and carries 270kg more.

Last reviewed 13 September 2026

Race Transporter 4
Brian James Race Transporter 4
Ifor Williams HB610
Ifor Williams HB610 - image: Universal Trailers

Key differences

Specifications side by side

Brian James Race Transporter 4Ifor Williams HB610
Gross weight3500kg3500kg
Unladen weightfrom 1180kg1450kg
Payloadup to 2320kg2050kg
Internal width2.12m2.07m
Internal bed5.0m / 5.5m long-
AxlesTwin-
Internal length-4.25m

Sources: Brian James Race Transporter 4, Ifor Williams HB610. 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 270kg lighter empty
  • you want one that carries 270kg more
  • you want one that is 5cm 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.

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Buy or hire the HB610 if...

Bought by owners with two large horses, up to 17.2hh, who need the widest and roomiest trailer Ifor Williams builds at 3500kg, rather than stepping up to a horsebox lorry.

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Common questions

What is the difference between the Brian James Race Transporter 4 and the Ifor Williams HB610?

The Brian James Race Transporter 4 is 270kg lighter empty and carries 270kg more. The Brian James Race Transporter 4 is a an open twin-axle hydraulic tilt-bed car transporter; the Ifor Williams HB610 is a ifor Williams' largest standard double horsebox trailer.

Which is lighter, the Brian James Race Transporter 4 or the Ifor Williams HB610?

The Brian James Race Transporter 4. It is 270kg lighter empty than the Ifor Williams HB610.

Which carries more, the Brian James Race Transporter 4 or the Ifor Williams HB610?

The Brian James Race Transporter 4, by 270kg.

Can I tow the Brian James Race Transporter 4 or the Ifor Williams HB610 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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