Head to head
Brian James Race Transporter 5 vs Ifor Williams GX84
The Ifor Williams GX84 is 660kg lighter empty. The Brian James Race Transporter 5 has a bed 2.55m (8.5ft) longer and is rated 800kg heavier gross.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Brian James Race Transporter 5 weighs 660kg more empty.
- Internal bed: the Brian James Race Transporter 5 has a bed 2.55m (8.5ft) longer.
- Gross weight: the Brian James Race Transporter 5 is rated 800kg heavier gross.
- Payload: the Brian James Race Transporter 5 carries 140kg more.
Specifications side by side
| Brian James Race Transporter 5 | Ifor Williams GX84 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3500kg | 2700kg |
| Unladen weight | from 1200kg | 540kg |
| Payload | up to 2300kg | 2160kg |
| Internal bed | 5.0m / 5.5m long | 2.45m x 1.27m |
| Internal width | 2.12m | - |
| Axles | Twin | - |
Sources: Brian James Race Transporter 5, Ifor Williams GX84. 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 has a bed 2.55m (8.5ft) longer
- you want one that is rated 800kg heavier gross
- you want one that carries 140kg 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 GX84 if...
- you want one that is 660kg lighter empty
An entry-level plant trailer for landscapers and groundworkers moving a single small excavator or compact roller who do not need the longer beds further up the GX range.
Listed by
- Blains Trailers & Tyres - Hemel Hempstead, Great Gaddesden
- Corwen Trailer Centre - Corwen
Common questions
What is the difference between the Brian James Race Transporter 5 and the Ifor Williams GX84?
The Ifor Williams GX84 is 660kg lighter empty. The Brian James Race Transporter 5 has a bed 2.55m (8.5ft) longer and is rated 800kg heavier gross. 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 GX84 is a the smallest trailer in the GX plant range.
Which is lighter, the Brian James Race Transporter 5 or the Ifor Williams GX84?
The Ifor Williams GX84. It is 660kg lighter empty than the Brian James Race Transporter 5.
Which carries more, the Brian James Race Transporter 5 or the Ifor Williams GX84?
The Brian James Race Transporter 5, by 140kg.
Can I tow the Brian James Race Transporter 5 or the Ifor Williams GX84 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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