Head to head
Brian James Race Transporter 7 vs Ifor Williams GD85
The Brian James Race Transporter 7 is rated 2.1 tonnes heavier gross and has a bed 3.0m (10ft) longer.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Gross weight: the Brian James Race Transporter 7 is rated 2.1 tonnes heavier gross.
- Internal bed: the Brian James Race Transporter 7 has a bed 3.0m (10ft) longer.
Specifications side by side
| Brian James Race Transporter 7 | Ifor Williams GD85 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3500kg | 1,400kg single axle / 2,700kg twin axle |
| Internal bed | 5.5m / 6.0m long | 2.5m x 1.58m (8ft 2in x 5ft 2in) |
| Payload | up to 2235kg | - |
| Internal width | 2.1m / 2.3m | - |
| Axles | Twin or Tri | - |
| Unladen weight | - | 395kg single axle / 485kg twin axle |
| Brakes | - | Braked, auto-reverse over-run |
Sources: Brian James Race Transporter 7, Ifor Williams GD85. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the Race Transporter 7 if...
- you want one that is rated 2.1 tonnes heavier gross
- you want one that has a bed 3.0m (10ft) longer
Sits at the top of the Race Transporter range for teams hauling larger or wider vehicles where the Race Transporter 6 is still not wide enough. The twin/tri-axle choice lets buyers trade a little unladen weight against stability at the widest bed option.
Listed by
- Formula Trailers,, Brian-James Trailers Main Dealer in the SW UK - Wellington, Poole
Buy or hire the GD85 if...
The entry point of the Ifor Williams general duty range and one of the most common working trailers in Britain. Smallholders, gardeners and tradespeople buy it for everyday hauling without needing a heavy tow vehicle, and the twin-axle version roughly doubles the payload for a modest gain in unladen weight.
Full GD85 specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Brian James Race Transporter 7 and the Ifor Williams GD85?
The Brian James Race Transporter 7 is rated 2.1 tonnes heavier gross and has a bed 3.0m (10ft) longer. The Brian James Race Transporter 7 is a the largest Race Transporter, offered in twin or tri-axle form for heavier vehicles; the Ifor Williams GD85 is a general duty box trailer, single or twin axle.
Can I tow the Brian James Race Transporter 7 or the Ifor Williams GD85 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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