Head to head
Brian James Race Transporter 7 vs Ifor Williams LM126
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 LM126 is a flatbed trailer, twin axle.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Specifications side by side
| Brian James Race Transporter 7 | Ifor Williams LM126 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3500kg | 3,500kg |
| Payload | up to 2235kg | - |
| Internal bed | 5.5m / 6.0m long | - |
| Internal width | 2.1m / 2.3m | - |
| Axles | Twin or Tri | - |
| Unladen weight | - | 675kg |
| Deck | - | 3.62m x 1.98m (11ft 9in x 6ft 5in) |
| Brakes | - | Braked |
Sources: Brian James Race Transporter 7, Ifor Williams LM126. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the Race Transporter 7 if...
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 LM126 if...
A workhorse flatbed for plant hire firms, groundworkers and landscapers moving mini-diggers, pallets and fencing. The payload relative to its own weight is the reason it is so common on sites: 675kg unladen against a 3,500kg gross leaves a useful figure.
Listed by
- Blains Trailers & Tyres - Hemel Hempstead, Great Gaddesden
- Cobham Trailer Hire - Cobham, East Horsley
- G-Tec Trailers - Thetford, Holme Hale
Common questions
What is the difference between the Brian James Race Transporter 7 and the Ifor Williams LM126?
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 LM126 is a flatbed trailer, twin axle.
Can I tow the Brian James Race Transporter 7 or the Ifor Williams LM126 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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