Head to head
Brian James Race Transporter 7 vs Ifor Williams GX105 HD
The Brian James Race Transporter 7 has a bed 2.47m (8ft) longer. The Ifor Williams GX105 HD carries 575kg more.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Internal bed: the Brian James Race Transporter 7 has a bed 2.47m (8ft) longer.
- Payload: the Ifor Williams GX105 HD carries 575kg more.
Specifications side by side
| Brian James Race Transporter 7 | Ifor Williams GX105 HD | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3500kg | 3500kg |
| Payload | up to 2235kg | 2810kg |
| Internal bed | 5.5m / 6.0m long | 3.03m x 1.57m |
| Internal width | 2.1m / 2.3m | - |
| Axles | Twin or Tri | - |
| Unladen weight | - | 690kg |
Sources: Brian James Race Transporter 7, Ifor Williams GX105 HD. 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 has a bed 2.47m (8ft) 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 GX105 HD if...
- you want one that carries 575kg more
For plant hire operators moving heavier compact machinery on the same bed footprint as the GX105, where the standard trailer's 2700kg gross weight would leave too little payload.
Listed by
- Blains Trailers & Tyres - Hemel Hempstead, Great Gaddesden
Common questions
What is the difference between the Brian James Race Transporter 7 and the Ifor Williams GX105 HD?
The Brian James Race Transporter 7 has a bed 2.47m (8ft) longer. The Ifor Williams GX105 HD carries 575kg more. 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 GX105 HD is a a heavy-duty version of the GX105 plant trailer.
Which carries more, the Brian James Race Transporter 7 or the Ifor Williams GX105 HD?
The Ifor Williams GX105 HD, by 575kg.
Can I tow the Brian James Race Transporter 7 or the Ifor Williams GX105 HD 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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