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Brian James Race Transporter 5 vs Ifor Williams LM166
Two models people put on the same shortlist. Every figure below is sourced, and where one side has a specification the other does not publish, the row is left out rather than filled with a guess.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
| Brian James Race Transporter 5 | Ifor Williams LM166 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3500kg | 3500kg |
| Unladen weight | from 1200kg | 795kg |
| Payload | up to 2300kg | 2705kg |
| Internal bed | 5.0m / 5.5m long | 4.77m x 1.98m |
Only specifications published for both models appear here. Full Brian James Race Transporter 5 figures and full Ifor Williams LM166 figures.
Choose the Race Transporter 5 if...
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.
Full specifications →Choose the LM166 if...
Bought by contractors and hauliers who regularly carry longer loads, such as fencing materials or several pallets, and need more deck length than the LM106 or LM126 provide.
Full specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Brian James Race Transporter 5 and the Ifor Williams LM166?
Brian James Race Transporter 5: 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. Ifor Williams LM166: Bought by contractors and hauliers who regularly carry longer loads, such as fencing materials or several pallets, and need more deck length than the LM106 or LM126 provide.
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