Head to head
Brian James Race Transporter 7 vs Ifor Williams Transporta
The Ifor Williams Transporta is 14cm wider inside.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Internal width: the Ifor Williams Transporta is 14cm wider inside.
Specifications side by side
| Brian James Race Transporter 7 | Ifor Williams Transporta | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3500kg | 3500kg |
| Internal width | 2.1m / 2.3m | 2236mm |
| Payload | up to 2235kg | - |
| Internal bed | 5.5m / 6.0m long | - |
| Axles | Twin or Tri | - |
| Unladen weight | - | 1480kg |
| Internal length | - | 5220mm |
| Overall length | - | 6595mm |
Sources: Brian James Race Transporter 7, Ifor Williams Transporta. 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 Transporta if...
- you want one that is 14cm wider inside
A car transporter trailer aimed at racers and track day drivers moving a single competition car, sitting within Ifor Williams's wider car transporter range alongside its tiltbed and beavertail designs.
Listed by
- John Page Trailers Ltd - Ashford, Biddenden
Common questions
What is the difference between the Brian James Race Transporter 7 and the Ifor Williams Transporta?
The Ifor Williams Transporta is 14cm wider inside. 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 Transporta is a motorsport car transporter trailer.
Can I tow the Brian James Race Transporter 7 or the Ifor Williams Transporta 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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