Head to head
Brian James Race Transporter 6 vs Ifor Williams GD84
The Ifor Williams GD84 is 990kg lighter empty and carries 190kg more. The Brian James Race Transporter 6 is 88cm (3ft) wider inside and is rated 800kg heavier gross.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Brian James Race Transporter 6 weighs 990kg more empty.
- Internal width: the Brian James Race Transporter 6 is 88cm (3ft) wider inside.
- Gross weight: the Brian James Race Transporter 6 is rated 800kg heavier gross.
- Payload: the Ifor Williams GD84 carries 190kg more.
Specifications side by side
| Brian James Race Transporter 6 | Ifor Williams GD84 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3500kg | 2700kg |
| Unladen weight | from 1440kg | 450kg |
| Payload | up to 2060kg | 2250kg |
| Internal width | 2.13m / 2.35m | 1.25m |
| Axles | Tri-axle | Twin |
| Internal bed | 5.5m / 6.0m / 6.5m long | - |
| Internal length | - | 2.55m |
Sources: Brian James Race Transporter 6, Ifor Williams GD84. 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 88cm (3ft) wider inside
- you want one that is rated 800kg heavier gross
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.
Listed by
- Bicester Trailer Centre - Bicester
Buy or hire the GD84 if...
- you want one that is 990kg lighter empty
- you want one that carries 190kg more
A everyday farm and smallholding trailer for moving loose loads, logs or small livestock behind a 4x4 or pickup, chosen over the single-axle GD84 when the extra payload of a twin-axle chassis is needed.
Listed by
- Blains Trailers & Tyres - Hemel Hempstead, Great Gaddesden
Common questions
What is the difference between the Brian James Race Transporter 6 and the Ifor Williams GD84?
The Ifor Williams GD84 is 990kg lighter empty and carries 190kg more. The Brian James Race Transporter 6 is 88cm (3ft) wider inside and is rated 800kg heavier gross. The Brian James Race Transporter 6 is a a tri-axle electric tilt-bed car transporter for heavier or wider vehicles; the Ifor Williams GD84 is a a general-purpose dropside trailer.
Which is lighter, the Brian James Race Transporter 6 or the Ifor Williams GD84?
The Ifor Williams GD84. It is 990kg lighter empty than the Brian James Race Transporter 6.
Which carries more, the Brian James Race Transporter 6 or the Ifor Williams GD84?
The Ifor Williams GD84, by 190kg.
Can I tow the Brian James Race Transporter 6 or the Ifor Williams GD84 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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