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Brian James Race Transporter 5 vs Ifor Williams BV126
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 BV126 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3500kg | 3500kg |
| Unladen weight | from 1200kg | 980kg |
| Payload | up to 2300kg | 2520kg |
| Internal width | 2.12m | 1.73m |
| Axles | Twin | Twin (dual) |
Only specifications published for both models appear here. Full Brian James Race Transporter 5 figures and full Ifor Williams BV126 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 BV126 if...
Aimed at businesses moving bulkier equipment or several machines that need to travel enclosed and secure, where the BV105 is too narrow or too light. Its 3500kg rating means a car-derived van or 4x4 with a suitable tow rating can still pull it.
Manufacturer offers 6' and 7' high-roof options; figures shown are for the 6' high roof version.
Full specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Brian James Race Transporter 5 and the Ifor Williams BV126?
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 BV126: Aimed at businesses moving bulkier equipment or several machines that need to travel enclosed and secure, where the BV105 is too narrow or too light. Its 3500kg rating means a car-derived van or 4x4 with a suitable tow rating can still pull it.
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