Head to head
Brian James Race Transporter 5 vs Ifor Williams GX126
The Ifor Williams GX126 is 435kg lighter empty and carries 435kg more. The Brian James Race Transporter 5 is 28cm wider inside.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Brian James Race Transporter 5 weighs 435kg more empty.
- Payload: the Ifor Williams GX126 carries 435kg more.
- Internal width: the Brian James Race Transporter 5 is 28cm wider inside.
Specifications side by side
| Brian James Race Transporter 5 | Ifor Williams GX126 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3500kg | 3500kg |
| Unladen weight | from 1200kg | 765kg (Skids); 795kg (Ramp) |
| Payload | up to 2300kg | 2735kg (Skids); 2705kg (Ramp) |
| Internal width | 2.12m | 1.84m / 6'0" |
| Internal bed | 5.0m / 5.5m long | - |
| Axles | Twin | - |
| Overall length | - | 5.70m |
| Overall width | - | 2.30m |
| Internal length | - | 3.66m / 12'0" |
| Tyres | - | 155/70R12C |
Sources: Brian James Race Transporter 5, Ifor Williams GX126. 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 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 GX126 if...
- you want one that is 435kg lighter empty
- you want one that carries 435kg more
The GX126 is Ifor Williams' mainstream plant trailer for mini diggers, dumpers and similar machinery on a single-axle-per-side, 3500kg braked chassis. Hirers usually pick the Ramp version for self-loading and the Skids version where a separate loading ramp or forklift is already available.
Full GX126 specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Brian James Race Transporter 5 and the Ifor Williams GX126?
The Ifor Williams GX126 is 435kg lighter empty and carries 435kg more. The Brian James Race Transporter 5 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 GX126 is a a twin-axle plant trailer available in Skids and Ramp variants for carrying machinery..
Which is lighter, the Brian James Race Transporter 5 or the Ifor Williams GX126?
The Ifor Williams GX126. It is 435kg lighter empty than the Brian James Race Transporter 5.
Which carries more, the Brian James Race Transporter 5 or the Ifor Williams GX126?
The Ifor Williams GX126, by 435kg.
Can I tow the Brian James Race Transporter 5 or the Ifor Williams GX126 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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