Head to head
Brian James Race Transporter 5 vs Ifor Williams BV105
The Ifor Williams BV105 is 465kg lighter empty. The Brian James Race Transporter 5 is 65cm (2ft) wider inside and is rated 800kg heavier gross.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Brian James Race Transporter 5 weighs 465kg more empty.
- Internal width: the Brian James Race Transporter 5 is 65cm (2ft) wider inside.
- Gross weight: the Brian James Race Transporter 5 is rated 800kg heavier gross.
- Payload: the Brian James Race Transporter 5 carries 335kg more.
Specifications side by side
| Brian James Race Transporter 5 | Ifor Williams BV105 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3500kg | 2700kg |
| Unladen weight | from 1200kg | 735kg |
| Payload | up to 2300kg | 1965kg |
| Internal width | 2.12m | 1.47m |
| Axles | Twin | Twin (dual) |
| Internal bed | 5.0m / 5.5m long | - |
| Internal length | - | 3.00m |
Sources: Brian James Race Transporter 5, Ifor Williams BV105. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the Race Transporter 5 if...
- you want one that is 65cm (2ft) wider inside
- you want one that is rated 800kg heavier gross
- you want one that carries 335kg more
Used by race teams and professional recovery operators moving cars that need slightly more bed length or restraint options than the Race Transporter 4 offers. It remains a twin-axle single-car trailer rather than a multi-car hauler.
Listed by
- Bicester Trailer Centre - Bicester
Buy or hire the BV105 if...
- you want one that is 465kg lighter empty
A general enclosed trailer for tradespeople and small hauliers who need to keep tools, bikes or stock dry and locked away rather than under a sheet. It sits below the BV125/BV106 in the range, so it suits loads that need weather protection but not extra width or gross weight.
Listed by
- R M Trailer Centre - Middlesbrough, North Ormesby
- Barnwell Trailers Ltd - Peterborough, Oundle, Barnwell
Common questions
What is the difference between the Brian James Race Transporter 5 and the Ifor Williams BV105?
The Ifor Williams BV105 is 465kg lighter empty. The Brian James Race Transporter 5 is 65cm (2ft) wider inside and is rated 800kg heavier gross. The Brian James Race Transporter 5 is a an open twin-axle hydraulic tilt-bed car transporter, longer than the Race Transporter 4; the Ifor Williams BV105 is a an enclosed box van trailer on a 3.0m bed.
Which is lighter, the Brian James Race Transporter 5 or the Ifor Williams BV105?
The Ifor Williams BV105. It is 465kg lighter empty than the Brian James Race Transporter 5.
Which carries more, the Brian James Race Transporter 5 or the Ifor Williams BV105?
The Brian James Race Transporter 5, by 335kg.
Can I tow the Brian James Race Transporter 5 or the Ifor Williams BV105 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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