Head to head
Brian James Race Transporter 5 vs Ifor Williams Eventa L
The Brian James Race Transporter 5 is 752kg lighter empty and carries 752kg more. The Ifor Williams Eventa L is 9cm wider inside.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Ifor Williams Eventa L weighs 752kg more empty.
- Payload: the Brian James Race Transporter 5 carries 752kg more.
- Internal width: the Ifor Williams Eventa L is 9cm wider inside.
Specifications side by side
| Brian James Race Transporter 5 | Ifor Williams Eventa L | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3500kg | 3500kg |
| Unladen weight | from 1200kg | 1952kg |
| Payload | up to 2300kg | 1548kg |
| Internal width | 2.12m | 2.21m |
| Internal bed | 5.0m / 5.5m long | - |
| Axles | Twin | - |
| Internal length | - | 5.22m |
Sources: Brian James Race Transporter 5, Ifor Williams Eventa L. 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 752kg lighter empty
- you want one that carries 752kg more
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 Eventa L if...
- you want one that is 9cm wider inside
For owners who compete away from home and want to sleep or change in the trailer rather than tow a separate caravan, combining a two-horse area with a fitted living/changing section. It sits at the entry point of Ifor Williams' living-away range, below the larger Eventa M.
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 Eventa L?
The Brian James Race Transporter 5 is 752kg lighter empty and carries 752kg more. The Ifor Williams Eventa L is 9cm 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 Eventa L is a a two-horse living-away horsebox trailer.
Which is lighter, the Brian James Race Transporter 5 or the Ifor Williams Eventa L?
The Brian James Race Transporter 5. It is 752kg lighter empty than the Ifor Williams Eventa L.
Which carries more, the Brian James Race Transporter 5 or the Ifor Williams Eventa L?
The Brian James Race Transporter 5, by 752kg.
Can I tow the Brian James Race Transporter 5 or the Ifor Williams Eventa L 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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