Head to head
Brian James Race Transporter 5 vs Ifor Williams Transporta
The Brian James Race Transporter 5 is 280kg lighter empty. The Ifor Williams Transporta is 12cm wider inside.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Ifor Williams Transporta weighs 280kg more empty.
- Internal width: the Ifor Williams Transporta is 12cm wider inside.
Specifications side by side
| Brian James Race Transporter 5 | Ifor Williams Transporta | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3500kg | 3500kg |
| Unladen weight | from 1200kg | 1480kg |
| Internal width | 2.12m | 2236mm |
| Payload | up to 2300kg | - |
| Internal bed | 5.0m / 5.5m long | - |
| Axles | Twin | - |
| Internal length | - | 5220mm |
| Overall length | - | 6595mm |
Sources: Brian James Race Transporter 5, Ifor Williams Transporta. 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 280kg lighter empty
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 Transporta if...
- you want one that is 12cm wider inside
A car transporter trailer aimed at racers and track day drivers moving a single competition car, sitting within Ifor Williams's wider car transporter range alongside its tiltbed and beavertail designs.
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 Transporta?
The Brian James Race Transporter 5 is 280kg lighter empty. The Ifor Williams Transporta is 12cm 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 Transporta is a motorsport car transporter trailer.
Which is lighter, the Brian James Race Transporter 5 or the Ifor Williams Transporta?
The Brian James Race Transporter 5. It is 280kg lighter empty than the Ifor Williams Transporta.
Can I tow the Brian James Race Transporter 5 or the Ifor Williams Transporta 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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