Head to head
Brian James Race Transporter 6 vs Ifor Williams GX84
The Ifor Williams GX84 is 900kg lighter empty and carries 100kg more. The Brian James Race Transporter 6 has a bed 3.05m (10ft) longer and is rated 800kg heavier gross.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Brian James Race Transporter 6 weighs 900kg more empty.
- Internal bed: the Brian James Race Transporter 6 has a bed 3.05m (10ft) longer.
- Gross weight: the Brian James Race Transporter 6 is rated 800kg heavier gross.
- Payload: the Ifor Williams GX84 carries 100kg more.
Specifications side by side
| Brian James Race Transporter 6 | Ifor Williams GX84 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3500kg | 2700kg |
| Unladen weight | from 1440kg | 540kg |
| Payload | up to 2060kg | 2160kg |
| Internal bed | 5.5m / 6.0m / 6.5m long | 2.45m x 1.27m |
| Internal width | 2.13m / 2.35m | - |
| Axles | Tri-axle | - |
Sources: Brian James Race Transporter 6, Ifor Williams GX84. 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 3.05m (10ft) 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 GX84 if...
- you want one that is 900kg lighter empty
- you want one that carries 100kg more
An entry-level plant trailer for landscapers and groundworkers moving a single small excavator or compact roller who do not need the longer beds further up the GX range.
Listed by
- Blains Trailers & Tyres - Hemel Hempstead, Great Gaddesden
- Corwen Trailer Centre - Corwen
Common questions
What is the difference between the Brian James Race Transporter 6 and the Ifor Williams GX84?
The Ifor Williams GX84 is 900kg lighter empty and carries 100kg more. The Brian James Race Transporter 6 has a bed 3.05m (10ft) 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 GX84 is a the smallest trailer in the GX plant range.
Which is lighter, the Brian James Race Transporter 6 or the Ifor Williams GX84?
The Ifor Williams GX84. It is 900kg lighter empty than the Brian James Race Transporter 6.
Which carries more, the Brian James Race Transporter 6 or the Ifor Williams GX84?
The Ifor Williams GX84, by 100kg.
Can I tow the Brian James Race Transporter 6 or the Ifor Williams GX84 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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