Head to head
Brian James Race Transporter 5 vs Ifor Williams CTX208
The Ifor Williams CTX208 carries 210kg more.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Payload: the Ifor Williams CTX208 carries 210kg more.
Specifications side by side
| Brian James Race Transporter 5 | Ifor Williams CTX208 | |
|---|---|---|
| Payload | up to 2300kg | up to 2510kg |
| Gross weight | 3500kg | - |
| Unladen weight | from 1200kg | - |
| Internal width | 2.12m | - |
| Internal bed | 5.0m / 5.5m long | - |
| Axles | Twin | - |
| Bed height | - | 53cm |
| Loading angle | - | as low as 5 degrees |
| Loading ramps | - | 1.8m standard, 2.4m optional |
Sources: Brian James Race Transporter 5, Ifor Williams CTX208. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire 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.
Listed by
- Bicester Trailer Centre - Bicester
Buy or hire the CTX208 if...
- you want one that carries 210kg more
Ifor Williams's low-loading car transporter, built with a shallow ramp angle so low-slung cars can be driven on and off without grounding. A common sight at trailer hire yards serving track-day drivers and car dealers.
Listed by
- Norfolk Trailers - Norwich
Common questions
What is the difference between the Brian James Race Transporter 5 and the Ifor Williams CTX208?
The Ifor Williams CTX208 carries 210kg more. 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 CTX208 is a car transporter trailer.
Which carries more, the Brian James Race Transporter 5 or the Ifor Williams CTX208?
The Ifor Williams CTX208, by 210kg.
GetBrent is an independent directory and is not a dealer for, nor affiliated with, either manufacturer. Model and brand names are the trademarks of their owners.