Head to head
Brian James Race Transporter 5 vs Ifor Williams Q Range
The Ifor Williams Q Range is 900kg lighter empty. The Brian James Race Transporter 5 is rated 2.5 tonnes heavier gross and is 90cm (3ft) wider inside.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Brian James Race Transporter 5 weighs 900kg more empty.
- Gross weight: the Brian James Race Transporter 5 is rated 2.5 tonnes heavier gross.
- Internal width: the Brian James Race Transporter 5 is 90cm (3ft) wider inside.
Specifications side by side
| Brian James Race Transporter 5 | Ifor Williams Q Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3500kg | 1000kg (braked Q) |
| Unladen weight | from 1200kg | 300kg (Q6b) |
| Internal width | 2.12m | 1.22m (Q6b) |
| Payload | up to 2300kg | - |
| Internal bed | 5.0m / 5.5m long | - |
| Axles | Twin | - |
| Internal length | - | 1.95m (Q6b) |
Sources: Brian James Race Transporter 5, Ifor Williams Q Range. 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 2.5 tonnes heavier gross
- you want one that is 90cm (3ft) 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 Q Range if...
- you want one that is 900kg lighter empty
A compact trailer aimed at farm and domestic users who need something smaller and lighter than the General Duty range for routine loads around a smallholding or garden.
Listed by
- John Page Trailers Ltd - Ashford, Biddenden
Common questions
What is the difference between the Brian James Race Transporter 5 and the Ifor Williams Q Range?
The Ifor Williams Q Range is 900kg lighter empty. The Brian James Race Transporter 5 is rated 2.5 tonnes heavier gross and is 90cm (3ft) wider inside. 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 Q Range is a compact general-purpose trailer for agricultural and domestic use, in braked (Q) and unbraked (Unbraked Q) versions.
Which is lighter, the Brian James Race Transporter 5 or the Ifor Williams Q Range?
The Ifor Williams Q Range. It is 900kg lighter empty than the Brian James Race Transporter 5.
Can I tow the Brian James Race Transporter 5 or the Ifor Williams Q Range 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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