Head to head
Brian James Race Transporter 5 vs Ifor Williams P5
The Ifor Williams P5 is 1,059kg lighter empty. The Brian James Race Transporter 5 is rated 3 tonnes heavier gross and has a bed 3.47m (11.5ft) longer.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Brian James Race Transporter 5 weighs 1,059kg more empty.
- Gross weight: the Brian James Race Transporter 5 is rated 3 tonnes heavier gross.
- Internal bed: the Brian James Race Transporter 5 has a bed 3.47m (11.5ft) longer.
Specifications side by side
| Brian James Race Transporter 5 | Ifor Williams P5 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3500kg | 500kg |
| Unladen weight | from 1200kg | 141kg |
| Payload | up to 2300kg | 359kg |
| Internal bed | 5.0m / 5.5m long | 1.53m x 1.02m |
| Internal width | 2.12m | - |
| Axles | Twin | - |
| Brakes | - | Unbraked |
Sources: Brian James Race Transporter 5, Ifor Williams P5. 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 3 tonnes heavier gross
- you want one that has a bed 3.47m (11.5ft) longer
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 P5 if...
- you want one that is 1,059kg lighter empty
A light general-purpose trailer for domestic buyers moving garden waste, small loads or a mower, chosen for its low unladen weight so it can be towed by almost any car.
Listed by
- Blains Trailers & Tyres - Hemel Hempstead, Great Gaddesden
Common questions
What is the difference between the Brian James Race Transporter 5 and the Ifor Williams P5?
The Ifor Williams P5 is 1,059kg lighter empty. The Brian James Race Transporter 5 is rated 3 tonnes heavier gross and has a bed 3.47m (11.5ft) longer. 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 P5 is a the smallest unbraked domestic trailer Ifor Williams makes.
Which is lighter, the Brian James Race Transporter 5 or the Ifor Williams P5?
The Ifor Williams P5. It is 1,059kg lighter empty than the Brian James Race Transporter 5.
Can I tow the Brian James Race Transporter 5 or the Ifor Williams P5 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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