Head to head
Brian James Race Transporter 5 vs Ifor Williams GH1054BT
The Brian James Race Transporter 5 is 50cm (1.5ft) wider inside.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Internal width: the Brian James Race Transporter 5 is 50cm (1.5ft) wider inside.
Specifications side by side
| Brian James Race Transporter 5 | Ifor Williams GH1054BT | |
|---|---|---|
| Payload | up to 2300kg | 2562kg (trailer fitted with adjustable shoes, side guides, blade stop and excavator arm holder) |
| Internal width | 2.12m | 1.62m (5' 4") |
| Gross weight | 3500kg | - |
| Unladen weight | from 1200kg | - |
| Internal bed | 5.0m / 5.5m long | - |
| Axles | Twin | - |
| Internal length | - | 3.04m (9' 11") |
| Gross vehicle weight | - | 3500kg (3.5 Ton) |
Sources: Brian James Race Transporter 5, Ifor Williams GH1054BT. 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 50cm (1.5ft) 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 GH1054BT if...
Ifor Williams GH1054BT, carried by UK dealers and hire companies listed on GetBrent for sale. Plant trailers are the working end of groundworks: contractors and hire firms use them to move mini diggers, dumpers and rollers between sites.
Listed by
- Blains Trailers & Tyres - Hemel Hempstead, Great Gaddesden
Common questions
What is the difference between the Brian James Race Transporter 5 and the Ifor Williams GH1054BT?
The Brian James Race Transporter 5 is 50cm (1.5ft) 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 GH1054BT is a plant trailer.
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