Head to head
Brian James Race Transporter 6 vs Ifor Williams GH94BT
The Ifor Williams GH94BT is 910kg lighter empty and carries 110kg more. The Brian James Race Transporter 6 has a bed 2.71m (9ft) longer and is rated 800kg heavier gross.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Brian James Race Transporter 6 weighs 910kg more empty.
- Internal bed: the Brian James Race Transporter 6 has a bed 2.71m (9ft) longer.
- Gross weight: the Brian James Race Transporter 6 is rated 800kg heavier gross.
- Payload: the Ifor Williams GH94BT carries 110kg more.
Specifications side by side
| Brian James Race Transporter 6 | Ifor Williams GH94BT | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3500kg | 2700kg |
| Unladen weight | from 1440kg | 530kg |
| Payload | up to 2060kg | 2170kg |
| Internal bed | 5.5m / 6.0m / 6.5m long | 2.79m x 1.31m |
| Internal width | 2.13m / 2.35m | - |
| Axles | Tri-axle | - |
Sources: Brian James Race Transporter 6, Ifor Williams GH94BT. 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 has a bed 2.71m (9ft) longer
- 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 GH94BT if...
- you want one that is 910kg lighter empty
- you want one that carries 110kg more
Chosen over the standard GH94 by operators who want the heavier-duty BT chassis and tyres for regular loaded towing rather than occasional use, at the cost of a little unladen weight and payload.
Listed by
- Barnwell Trailers Ltd - Peterborough, Oundle, Barnwell
Common questions
What is the difference between the Brian James Race Transporter 6 and the Ifor Williams GH94BT?
The Ifor Williams GH94BT is 910kg lighter empty and carries 110kg more. The Brian James Race Transporter 6 has a bed 2.71m (9ft) longer 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 GH94BT is a a braked-tandem version of the GH94 plant trailer.
Which is lighter, the Brian James Race Transporter 6 or the Ifor Williams GH94BT?
The Ifor Williams GH94BT. It is 910kg lighter empty than the Brian James Race Transporter 6.
Which carries more, the Brian James Race Transporter 6 or the Ifor Williams GH94BT?
The Ifor Williams GH94BT, by 110kg.
Can I tow the Brian James Race Transporter 6 or the Ifor Williams GH94BT 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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