Head to head
Brian James Race Transporter 5 vs Ifor Williams HBE506
The Brian James Race Transporter 5 carries 1,075kg more and is rated 1.5 tonnes heavier gross. The Ifor Williams HBE506 is 425kg lighter empty.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Payload: the Brian James Race Transporter 5 carries 1,075kg more.
- Gross weight: the Brian James Race Transporter 5 is rated 1.5 tonnes heavier gross.
- Unladen weight: the Brian James Race Transporter 5 weighs 425kg more empty.
- Internal width: the Brian James Race Transporter 5 is 45cm (1.5ft) wider inside.
Specifications side by side
| Brian James Race Transporter 5 | Ifor Williams HBE506 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3500kg | 2000kg |
| Unladen weight | from 1200kg | 775kg |
| Payload | up to 2300kg | 1225kg |
| Internal width | 2.12m | 1.67m |
| Internal bed | 5.0m / 5.5m long | - |
| Axles | Twin | - |
| Internal length | - | 3.26m |
Sources: Brian James Race Transporter 5, Ifor Williams HBE506. 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 carries 1,075kg more
- you want one that is rated 1.5 tonnes heavier gross
- you want one that is 45cm (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 HBE506 if...
- you want one that is 425kg lighter empty
Aimed at owners who want HB506-sized space for two horses or ponies but need a lower gross weight to stay within a smaller car's towing limit.
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 HBE506?
The Brian James Race Transporter 5 carries 1,075kg more and is rated 1.5 tonnes heavier gross. The Ifor Williams HBE506 is 425kg lighter empty. 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 HBE506 is a a lighter-weight version of the HB506 double horsebox.
Which is lighter, the Brian James Race Transporter 5 or the Ifor Williams HBE506?
The Ifor Williams HBE506. It is 425kg lighter empty than the Brian James Race Transporter 5.
Which carries more, the Brian James Race Transporter 5 or the Ifor Williams HBE506?
The Brian James Race Transporter 5, by 1,075kg.
Can I tow the Brian James Race Transporter 5 or the Ifor Williams HBE506 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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