Head to head
Brian James Race Transporter 5 vs Ifor Williams CT136HD
The Ifor Williams CT136HD is 690kg lighter empty. The Brian James Race Transporter 5 is rated 900kg heavier gross and is 28cm wider inside.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Brian James Race Transporter 5 weighs 690kg more empty.
- Gross weight: the Brian James Race Transporter 5 is rated 900kg heavier gross.
- Internal width: the Brian James Race Transporter 5 is 28cm wider inside.
Specifications side by side
| Brian James Race Transporter 5 | Ifor Williams CT136HD | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3500kg | 2,600kg |
| Unladen weight | from 1200kg | 510kg |
| Internal width | 2.12m | 1.84m |
| Payload | up to 2300kg | - |
| Internal bed | 5.0m / 5.5m long | - |
| Axles | Twin | - |
| Internal length | - | 4.0m |
Sources: Brian James Race Transporter 5, Ifor Williams CT136HD. 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 900kg heavier gross
- you want one that is 28cm wider inside
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 CT136HD if...
- you want one that is 690kg lighter empty
The CT136HD suits recovery operators, racers and dealers who need a tougher car transporter than the standard CT136, thanks to its heavy-duty beam axles and multi-leaf suspension. Its 4.0m bed and 2.6 tonne gross weight cover most road cars without the cost of a beavertail trailer.
Listed by
- Barnwell Trailers Ltd - Peterborough, Oundle, Barnwell
Common questions
What is the difference between the Brian James Race Transporter 5 and the Ifor Williams CT136HD?
The Ifor Williams CT136HD is 690kg lighter empty. The Brian James Race Transporter 5 is rated 900kg heavier gross and is 28cm wider inside. 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 CT136HD is a ifor Williams' heavy-duty twin-axle car transporter trailer in the CT136 range, built for moving a single vehicle..
Which is lighter, the Brian James Race Transporter 5 or the Ifor Williams CT136HD?
The Ifor Williams CT136HD. It is 690kg lighter empty than the Brian James Race Transporter 5.
Can I tow the Brian James Race Transporter 5 or the Ifor Williams CT136HD 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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