Head to head
Brian James Race Transporter 5 vs Ifor Williams TB Tiltbed
The Ifor Williams TB Tiltbed is 481kg lighter empty. The Brian James Race Transporter 5 is rated 500kg heavier gross and is 8cm wider inside.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Brian James Race Transporter 5 weighs 481kg more empty.
- Gross weight: the Brian James Race Transporter 5 is rated 500kg heavier gross.
- Internal width: the Brian James Race Transporter 5 is 8cm wider inside.
Specifications side by side
| Brian James Race Transporter 5 | Ifor Williams TB Tiltbed | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3500kg | 3,000kg to 3,500kg depending on model |
| Unladen weight | from 1200kg | 719kg to 978kg depending on model |
| Internal width | 2.12m | 2.04m (all models) |
| Payload | up to 2300kg | - |
| Internal bed | 5.0m / 5.5m long | - |
| Axles | Twin | - |
| Internal length options | - | 4.07m, 4.64m, 5.10m, 5.57m |
Sources: Brian James Race Transporter 5, Ifor Williams TB Tiltbed. 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 500kg heavier gross
- you want one that is 8cm 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 TB Tiltbed if...
- you want one that is 481kg lighter empty
A flatbed trailer with a tilting deck, built for loading vehicles with low ground clearance or for vehicle recovery, where a fixed ramp angle would ground the car. Recovery operators and low-car owners choose it over a standard flatbed for that reason alone.
Listed by
- East Midlands Trailers - Leicester, Thrussington
Common questions
What is the difference between the Brian James Race Transporter 5 and the Ifor Williams TB Tiltbed?
The Ifor Williams TB Tiltbed is 481kg lighter empty. The Brian James Race Transporter 5 is rated 500kg heavier gross and is 8cm 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 TB Tiltbed is a tiltbed trailer range for low-clearance vehicles and recovery.
Which is lighter, the Brian James Race Transporter 5 or the Ifor Williams TB Tiltbed?
The Ifor Williams TB Tiltbed. It is 481kg lighter empty than the Brian James Race Transporter 5.
Can I tow the Brian James Race Transporter 5 or the Ifor Williams TB Tiltbed 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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