Head to head
Brian James Race Transporter 5 vs Ifor Williams CT136
The Ifor Williams CT136 is 800kg lighter empty. The Brian James Race Transporter 5 is rated 2.1 tonnes heavier gross.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Brian James Race Transporter 5 weighs 800kg more empty.
- Gross weight: the Brian James Race Transporter 5 is rated 2.1 tonnes heavier gross.
Specifications side by side
| Brian James Race Transporter 5 | Ifor Williams CT136 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3500kg | 1,400kg single axle / 2,000kg twin axle / 2,600kg CT136HD |
| Unladen weight | from 1200kg | 400kg single axle / 495kg twin axle |
| Payload | up to 2300kg | - |
| Internal width | 2.12m | - |
| Internal bed | 5.0m / 5.5m long | - |
| Axles | Twin | - |
| Bed | - | 4.00m x 1.84m |
Sources: Brian James Race Transporter 5, Ifor Williams CT136. 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 rated 2.1 tonnes heavier gross
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 CT136 if...
- you want one that is 800kg lighter empty
The accessible end of car transport, for towing a road car, a track-day car or a small classic. Motorsport and classic-car owners tend toward the twin-axle and HD versions for the higher gross weight and the tie-down provision.
Full CT136 specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Brian James Race Transporter 5 and the Ifor Williams CT136?
The Ifor Williams CT136 is 800kg lighter empty. The Brian James Race Transporter 5 is rated 2.1 tonnes 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 CT136 is a flatbed car transporter, single or twin axle.
Which is lighter, the Brian James Race Transporter 5 or the Ifor Williams CT136?
The Ifor Williams CT136. It is 800kg lighter empty than the Brian James Race Transporter 5.
Can I tow the Brian James Race Transporter 5 or the Ifor Williams CT136 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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