Head to head
Brian James Race Transporter 4 vs Ifor Williams Q Range
The Ifor Williams Q Range is 880kg lighter empty. The Brian James Race Transporter 4 is rated 2.5 tonnes heavier gross and is 90cm (3ft) wider inside.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Brian James Race Transporter 4 weighs 880kg more empty.
- Gross weight: the Brian James Race Transporter 4 is rated 2.5 tonnes heavier gross.
- Internal width: the Brian James Race Transporter 4 is 90cm (3ft) wider inside.
Specifications side by side
| Brian James Race Transporter 4 | Ifor Williams Q Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3500kg | 1000kg (braked Q) |
| Unladen weight | from 1180kg | 300kg (Q6b) |
| Internal width | 2.12m | 1.22m (Q6b) |
| Payload | up to 2320kg | - |
| Internal bed | 5.0m / 5.5m long | - |
| Axles | Twin | - |
| Internal length | - | 1.95m (Q6b) |
Sources: Brian James Race Transporter 4, Ifor Williams Q Range. 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 2.5 tonnes heavier gross
- you want one that is 90cm (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 Q Range if...
- you want one that is 880kg lighter empty
A compact trailer aimed at farm and domestic users who need something smaller and lighter than the General Duty range for routine loads around a smallholding or garden.
Listed by
- John Page Trailers Ltd - Ashford, Biddenden
Common questions
What is the difference between the Brian James Race Transporter 4 and the Ifor Williams Q Range?
The Ifor Williams Q Range is 880kg lighter empty. The Brian James Race Transporter 4 is rated 2.5 tonnes heavier gross and is 90cm (3ft) wider inside. The Brian James Race Transporter 4 is a an open twin-axle hydraulic tilt-bed car transporter; the Ifor Williams Q Range is a compact general-purpose trailer for agricultural and domestic use, in braked (Q) and unbraked (Unbraked Q) versions.
Which is lighter, the Brian James Race Transporter 4 or the Ifor Williams Q Range?
The Ifor Williams Q Range. It is 880kg lighter empty than the Brian James Race Transporter 4.
Can I tow the Brian James Race Transporter 4 or the Ifor Williams Q Range 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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