Head to head
Brian James Race Transporter 4 vs Ifor Williams TA5
The Ifor Williams TA5 is 570kg lighter empty. The Brian James Race Transporter 4 is 59cm (2ft) wider inside and is rated 800kg heavier gross.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Brian James Race Transporter 4 weighs 570kg more empty.
- Internal width: the Brian James Race Transporter 4 is 59cm (2ft) wider inside.
- Gross weight: the Brian James Race Transporter 4 is rated 800kg heavier gross.
Specifications side by side
| Brian James Race Transporter 4 | Ifor Williams TA5 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3500kg | 2,700kg standard, 3,500kg on TA5HD variants |
| Unladen weight | from 1180kg | 610kg (8ft x 4ft) up to 1,030kg (TA5HD 12ft x 7ft) |
| Internal width | 2.12m | 1.53m |
| Payload | up to 2320kg | - |
| Internal bed | 5.0m / 5.5m long | - |
| Axles | Twin | - |
| Internal length | - | 2.32m, 3.12m or 3.72m depending on model |
| Brakes | - | Braked |
Sources: Brian James Race Transporter 4, Ifor Williams TA5. 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 59cm (2ft) wider inside
- you want one that is rated 800kg 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 TA5 if...
- you want one that is 570kg lighter empty
The standard British livestock trailer, and the one most smallholders and farmers picture when they say livestock trailer. Low loading height and flexible partitions matter more here than raw capacity, because the job is getting animals in and out calmly rather than maximising a payload.
Listed by
- Blains Trailers & Tyres - Hemel Hempstead, Great Gaddesden
- Corwen Trailer Centre - Corwen
- East Midlands Trailers - Leicester, Thrussington
- Barnwell Trailers Ltd - Peterborough, Oundle, Barnwell
Common questions
What is the difference between the Brian James Race Transporter 4 and the Ifor Williams TA5?
The Ifor Williams TA5 is 570kg lighter empty. The Brian James Race Transporter 4 is 59cm (2ft) wider inside and is rated 800kg heavier gross. The Brian James Race Transporter 4 is a an open twin-axle hydraulic tilt-bed car transporter; the Ifor Williams TA5 is a livestock trailer, twin axle.
Which is lighter, the Brian James Race Transporter 4 or the Ifor Williams TA5?
The Ifor Williams TA5. It is 570kg lighter empty than the Brian James Race Transporter 4.
Can I tow the Brian James Race Transporter 4 or the Ifor Williams TA5 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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