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Brian James Race Transporter 6 vs Ifor Williams Eventa L

The Brian James Race Transporter 6 is 512kg lighter empty and carries 512kg more. The Ifor Williams Eventa L is 8cm wider inside.

Last reviewed 13 September 2026

Brian James Race Transporter 6
Brian James Race Transporter 6 - image: Racecarsdirect
Ifor Williams Eventa L
Ifor Williams Eventa L - image: Ifor Williams Trailers

Key differences

Specifications side by side

Brian James Race Transporter 6Ifor Williams Eventa L
Gross weight3500kg3500kg
Unladen weightfrom 1440kg1952kg
Payloadup to 2060kg1548kg
Internal width2.13m / 2.35m2.21m
Internal bed5.5m / 6.0m / 6.5m long-
AxlesTri-axle-
Internal length-5.22m

Sources: Brian James Race Transporter 6, Ifor Williams Eventa L. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.

Buy or hire the Race Transporter 6 if...

  • you want one that is 512kg lighter empty
  • you want one that carries 512kg more

Chosen by professional race and recovery outfits carrying wider GT or modified cars that need the extra internal width over the Race Transporter 4 and 5. The tri-axle chassis and electric tilt-bed suit frequent, heavier-duty use.

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Buy or hire the Eventa L if...

  • you want one that is 8cm wider inside

For owners who compete away from home and want to sleep or change in the trailer rather than tow a separate caravan, combining a two-horse area with a fitted living/changing section. It sits at the entry point of Ifor Williams' living-away range, below the larger Eventa M.

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Common questions

What is the difference between the Brian James Race Transporter 6 and the Ifor Williams Eventa L?

The Brian James Race Transporter 6 is 512kg lighter empty and carries 512kg more. The Ifor Williams Eventa L is 8cm wider inside. The Brian James Race Transporter 6 is a a tri-axle electric tilt-bed car transporter for heavier or wider vehicles; the Ifor Williams Eventa L is a a two-horse living-away horsebox trailer.

Which is lighter, the Brian James Race Transporter 6 or the Ifor Williams Eventa L?

The Brian James Race Transporter 6. It is 512kg lighter empty than the Ifor Williams Eventa L.

Which carries more, the Brian James Race Transporter 6 or the Ifor Williams Eventa L?

The Brian James Race Transporter 6, by 512kg.

Can I tow the Brian James Race Transporter 6 or the Ifor Williams Eventa L 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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