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Brian James Race Transporter 5 vs Ifor Williams BV106
Two models people put on the same shortlist. Every figure below is sourced, and where one side has a specification the other does not publish, the row is left out rather than filled with a guess.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
| Brian James Race Transporter 5 | Ifor Williams BV106 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3500kg | 3500kg |
| Unladen weight | from 1200kg | 900kg (6' H/R); 935kg (7' H/R) |
| Payload | up to 2300kg | 2600kg (6' H/R); 2565kg (7' H/R) |
| Internal width | 2.12m | 1.73m |
Only specifications published for both models appear here. Full Brian James Race Transporter 5 figures and full Ifor Williams BV106 figures.
Choose the Race Transporter 5 if...
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.
Full specifications →Choose the BV106 if...
The BV106 is an enclosed, lockable box trailer aimed at trades and small businesses that need to keep tools, stock or equipment secure and dry between jobs. The taller 7' high-roof version suits bulkier or taller items at the cost of a little extra unladen weight.
Full specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Brian James Race Transporter 5 and the Ifor Williams BV106?
Brian James Race Transporter 5: 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. Ifor Williams BV106: The BV106 is an enclosed, lockable box trailer aimed at trades and small businesses that need to keep tools, stock or equipment secure and dry between jobs. The taller 7' high-roof version suits bulkier or taller items at the cost of a little extra unladen weight.
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