Head to head
Brian James Race Transporter 5 vs Ifor Williams TT2515
The Brian James Race Transporter 5 has a bed 2.54m (8.5ft) longer and is rated 800kg heavier gross. The Ifor Williams TT2515 is 500kg lighter empty.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Internal bed: the Brian James Race Transporter 5 has a bed 2.54m (8.5ft) longer.
- Unladen weight: the Brian James Race Transporter 5 weighs 500kg more empty.
- Gross weight: the Brian James Race Transporter 5 is rated 800kg heavier gross.
- Payload: the Brian James Race Transporter 5 carries 300kg more.
Specifications side by side
| Brian James Race Transporter 5 | Ifor Williams TT2515 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3500kg | 2700kg |
| Unladen weight | from 1200kg | 700kg |
| Payload | up to 2300kg | 2000kg |
| Internal bed | 5.0m / 5.5m long | 2.46m x 1.49m |
| Axles | Twin | Twin |
| Internal width | 2.12m | - |
Sources: Brian James Race Transporter 5, Ifor Williams TT2515. 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 has a bed 2.54m (8.5ft) longer
- you want one that is rated 800kg heavier gross
- you want one that carries 300kg more
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 TT2515 if...
- you want one that is 500kg lighter empty
A general farm and groundworks tipper for muck, aggregate or spoil, sized for towing behind a pickup or 4x4 rather than the larger 3500kg TT3017/TT3621 models.
Listed by
- Blendworth Trailers - Rowland's Castle
Common questions
What is the difference between the Brian James Race Transporter 5 and the Ifor Williams TT2515?
The Brian James Race Transporter 5 has a bed 2.54m (8.5ft) longer and is rated 800kg heavier gross. The Ifor Williams TT2515 is 500kg lighter empty. 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 TT2515 is a a twin-axle power tipping trailer.
Which is lighter, the Brian James Race Transporter 5 or the Ifor Williams TT2515?
The Ifor Williams TT2515. It is 500kg lighter empty than the Brian James Race Transporter 5.
Which carries more, the Brian James Race Transporter 5 or the Ifor Williams TT2515?
The Brian James Race Transporter 5, by 300kg.
Can I tow the Brian James Race Transporter 5 or the Ifor Williams TT2515 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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