Head to head
Brian James Race Transporter 5 vs Ifor Williams HBX506
The Ifor Williams HBX506 is 335kg lighter empty. The Brian James Race Transporter 5 is rated 900kg heavier gross and carries 565kg more.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Brian James Race Transporter 5 weighs 335kg more empty.
- Gross weight: the Brian James Race Transporter 5 is rated 900kg heavier gross.
- Payload: the Brian James Race Transporter 5 carries 565kg more.
- 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 HBX506 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3500kg | 2600kg |
| Unladen weight | from 1200kg | 865kg |
| Payload | up to 2300kg | 1735kg |
| 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 HBX506. 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 rated 900kg heavier gross
- you want one that carries 565kg more
- 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 HBX506 if...
- you want one that is 335kg lighter empty
A mid-size horsebox for owners moving one or two horses who want the updated HBX styling and features rather than the standard HB range trailer.
Listed by
- R M Trailer Centre - Middlesbrough, North Ormesby
- Barnwell Trailers Ltd - Peterborough, Oundle, Barnwell
Common questions
What is the difference between the Brian James Race Transporter 5 and the Ifor Williams HBX506?
The Ifor Williams HBX506 is 335kg lighter empty. The Brian James Race Transporter 5 is rated 900kg heavier gross and carries 565kg 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 HBX506 is a a double horsebox trailer from Ifor Williams' HBX range.
Which is lighter, the Brian James Race Transporter 5 or the Ifor Williams HBX506?
The Ifor Williams HBX506. It is 335kg lighter empty than the Brian James Race Transporter 5.
Which carries more, the Brian James Race Transporter 5 or the Ifor Williams HBX506?
The Brian James Race Transporter 5, by 565kg.
Can I tow the Brian James Race Transporter 5 or the Ifor Williams HBX506 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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