Head to head
Brian James Race Transporter 5 vs Ifor Williams BV126
The Brian James Race Transporter 5 is 39cm (1.5ft) wider inside. The Ifor Williams BV126 is 220kg lighter empty.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Internal width: the Brian James Race Transporter 5 is 39cm (1.5ft) wider inside.
- Unladen weight: the Brian James Race Transporter 5 weighs 220kg more empty.
Specifications side by side
| Brian James Race Transporter 5 | Ifor Williams BV126 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3500kg | 3500kg |
| Unladen weight | from 1200kg | 980kg |
| Payload | up to 2300kg | 2520kg |
| Internal width | 2.12m | 1.73m |
| Axles | Twin | Twin (dual) |
| Internal bed | 5.0m / 5.5m long | - |
| Internal length | - | 3.60m |
Sources: Brian James Race Transporter 5, Ifor Williams BV126. 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 BV126 if...
- you want one that is 220kg lighter empty
Aimed at businesses moving bulkier equipment or several machines that need to travel enclosed and secure, where the BV105 is too narrow or too light. Its 3500kg rating means a car-derived van or 4x4 with a suitable tow rating can still pull it.
Listed by
- Blains Trailers & Tyres - Hemel Hempstead, Great Gaddesden
- Universal Trailers - Billingshurst
Common questions
What is the difference between the Brian James Race Transporter 5 and the Ifor Williams BV126?
The Brian James Race Transporter 5 is 39cm (1.5ft) wider inside. The Ifor Williams BV126 is 220kg lighter empty. 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 BV126 is a a wider, higher-capacity enclosed box van trailer.
Which is lighter, the Brian James Race Transporter 5 or the Ifor Williams BV126?
The Ifor Williams BV126. It is 220kg lighter empty than the Brian James Race Transporter 5.
Can I tow the Brian James Race Transporter 5 or the Ifor Williams BV126 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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