Head to head
Brian James Race Transporter 4 vs Ifor Williams LM167
The Ifor Williams LM167 is 335kg lighter empty. The Brian James Race Transporter 4 has a bed 23cm longer.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Brian James Race Transporter 4 weighs 335kg more empty.
- Internal bed: the Brian James Race Transporter 4 has a bed 23cm longer.
Specifications side by side
| Brian James Race Transporter 4 | Ifor Williams LM167 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3500kg | 3500kg |
| Unladen weight | from 1180kg | 845kg |
| Payload | up to 2320kg | 2655kg |
| Internal bed | 5.0m / 5.5m long | 4.77m x 2.25m |
| Internal width | 2.12m | - |
| Axles | Twin | - |
Sources: Brian James Race Transporter 4, Ifor Williams LM167. 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 23cm 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 LM167 if...
- you want one that is 335kg lighter empty
For operators carrying wide loads such as pallets in double rows or plant machinery, taking the LM166's length and adding the range's 2.25m wide-bed option.
Listed by
- East Midlands Trailers - Leicester, Thrussington
- Barnwell Trailers Ltd - Peterborough, Oundle, Barnwell
Common questions
What is the difference between the Brian James Race Transporter 4 and the Ifor Williams LM167?
The Ifor Williams LM167 is 335kg lighter empty. The Brian James Race Transporter 4 has a bed 23cm longer. The Brian James Race Transporter 4 is a an open twin-axle hydraulic tilt-bed car transporter; the Ifor Williams LM167 is a a long, wide flatbed trailer.
Which is lighter, the Brian James Race Transporter 4 or the Ifor Williams LM167?
The Ifor Williams LM167. It is 335kg lighter empty than the Brian James Race Transporter 4.
Can I tow the Brian James Race Transporter 4 or the Ifor Williams LM167 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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