Head to head
Brian James Race Transporter 4 vs Ifor Williams GX106
The Ifor Williams GX106 is 465kg lighter empty. The Brian James Race Transporter 4 has a bed 1.97m (6.5ft) longer.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Brian James Race Transporter 4 weighs 465kg more empty.
- Internal bed: the Brian James Race Transporter 4 has a bed 1.97m (6.5ft) longer.
Specifications side by side
| Brian James Race Transporter 4 | Ifor Williams GX106 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3500kg | 3500kg |
| Unladen weight | from 1180kg | 715kg |
| Payload | up to 2320kg | 2785kg |
| Internal bed | 5.0m / 5.5m long | 3.03m x 1.84m |
| Internal width | 2.12m | - |
| Axles | Twin | - |
Sources: Brian James Race Transporter 4, Ifor Williams GX106. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the Race Transporter 4 if...
- you want one that has a bed 1.97m (6.5ft) longer
Aimed at motorsport teams and vehicle recovery operators who need a hydraulic tilt-bed for easy low loading of a single car. It is the entry point into the numbered Race Transporter range, below the 5, 6 and 7.
Listed by
- Trek-Trailers Lincolnshire - Doncaster, Belton
- Bicester Trailer Centre - Bicester
- Trek-Trailers Suffolk - Bury Saint Edmunds
- Trek-Trailers Three Counties - Hereford
Buy or hire the GX106 if...
- you want one that is 465kg lighter empty
Bought where machinery is too wide for the 1.57m GX105HD bed but the shorter 3.03m length is still enough, typically for wider skid-steers and small rollers.
Listed by
- Southeast Trailers - Maidstone, Yalding, Nettlestead Green
- Blains Trailers & Tyres - Hemel Hempstead, Great Gaddesden
- East Midlands Trailers - Leicester, Thrussington
Common questions
What is the difference between the Brian James Race Transporter 4 and the Ifor Williams GX106?
The Ifor Williams GX106 is 465kg lighter empty. The Brian James Race Transporter 4 has a bed 1.97m (6.5ft) longer. The Brian James Race Transporter 4 is a an open twin-axle hydraulic tilt-bed car transporter; the Ifor Williams GX106 is a a wide-bed 3500kg plant trailer.
Which is lighter, the Brian James Race Transporter 4 or the Ifor Williams GX106?
The Ifor Williams GX106. It is 465kg lighter empty than the Brian James Race Transporter 4.
Can I tow the Brian James Race Transporter 4 or the Ifor Williams GX106 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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