Head to head
Brian James Race Transporter 5 vs Ifor Williams BV106
The Ifor Williams BV106 is 300kg lighter empty. The Brian James Race Transporter 5 is 39cm (1.5ft) wider inside.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Brian James Race Transporter 5 weighs 300kg more empty.
- Internal width: the Brian James Race Transporter 5 is 39cm (1.5ft) wider inside.
Specifications side by side
| Brian James Race Transporter 5 | Ifor Williams BV106 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3500kg | 3500kg |
| Unladen weight | from 1200kg | 900kg (6' H/R); 935kg (7' H/R) |
| Payload | up to 2300kg | 2600kg (6' H/R); 2565kg (7' H/R) |
| Internal width | 2.12m | 1.73m |
| Internal bed | 5.0m / 5.5m long | - |
| Axles | Twin | - |
| Overall length | - | 4.70m |
| Internal load length | - | 3.00m |
| Tyres | - | 155/70R12C |
Sources: Brian James Race Transporter 5, Ifor Williams BV106. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the Race Transporter 5 if...
- you want one that is 39cm (1.5ft) wider inside
Used by race teams and professional recovery operators moving cars that need slightly more bed length or restraint options than the Race Transporter 4 offers. It remains a twin-axle single-car trailer rather than a multi-car hauler.
Listed by
- Bicester Trailer Centre - Bicester
Buy or hire the BV106 if...
- you want one that is 300kg lighter empty
The BV106 is an enclosed, lockable box trailer aimed at trades and small businesses that need to keep tools, stock or equipment secure and dry between jobs. The taller 7' high-roof version suits bulkier or taller items at the cost of a little extra unladen weight.
Full BV106 specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Brian James Race Transporter 5 and the Ifor Williams BV106?
The Ifor Williams BV106 is 300kg lighter empty. The Brian James Race Transporter 5 is 39cm (1.5ft) wider inside. The Brian James Race Transporter 5 is a an open twin-axle hydraulic tilt-bed car transporter, longer than the Race Transporter 4; the Ifor Williams BV106 is a a twin-axle enclosed box van trailer, available in 6' and 7' high-roof versions..
Which is lighter, the Brian James Race Transporter 5 or the Ifor Williams BV106?
The Ifor Williams BV106. It is 300kg lighter empty than the Brian James Race Transporter 5.
Can I tow the Brian James Race Transporter 5 or the Ifor Williams BV106 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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