Head to head
Brian James Race Transporter 5 vs Ifor Williams HB610
The Brian James Race Transporter 5 is 250kg lighter empty and carries 250kg more.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Ifor Williams HB610 weighs 250kg more empty.
- Payload: the Brian James Race Transporter 5 carries 250kg more.
- Internal width: the Brian James Race Transporter 5 is 5cm wider inside.
Specifications side by side
| Brian James Race Transporter 5 | Ifor Williams HB610 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3500kg | 3500kg |
| Unladen weight | from 1200kg | 1450kg |
| Payload | up to 2300kg | 2050kg |
| Internal width | 2.12m | 2.07m |
| Internal bed | 5.0m / 5.5m long | - |
| Axles | Twin | - |
| Internal length | - | 4.25m |
Sources: Brian James Race Transporter 5, Ifor Williams HB610. 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 250kg lighter empty
- you want one that carries 250kg more
- you want one that is 5cm 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 HB610 if...
Bought by owners with two large horses, up to 17.2hh, who need the widest and roomiest trailer Ifor Williams builds at 3500kg, rather than stepping up to a horsebox lorry.
Listed by
- Horse Trailer Sales - Robertsbridge, Staplecross
Common questions
What is the difference between the Brian James Race Transporter 5 and the Ifor Williams HB610?
The Brian James Race Transporter 5 is 250kg lighter empty and carries 250kg 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 HB610 is a ifor Williams' largest standard double horsebox trailer.
Which is lighter, the Brian James Race Transporter 5 or the Ifor Williams HB610?
The Brian James Race Transporter 5. It is 250kg lighter empty than the Ifor Williams HB610.
Which carries more, the Brian James Race Transporter 5 or the Ifor Williams HB610?
The Brian James Race Transporter 5, by 250kg.
Can I tow the Brian James Race Transporter 5 or the Ifor Williams HB610 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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