Head to head
Brian James Race Transporter 5 vs Ifor Williams Eventa L
The Brian James Race Transporter 5 is 752kg lighter empty. The Ifor Williams Eventa L is 9cm wider inside.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Ifor Williams Eventa L weighs 752kg more empty.
- Internal width: the Ifor Williams Eventa L is 9cm wider inside.
Specifications side by side
| Brian James Race Transporter 5 | Ifor Williams Eventa L | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3500kg | 3500kg |
| Unladen weight | from 1200kg | 1952kg |
| Payload | up to 2300kg | 1548kg |
| Internal width | 2.12m | 2.21m |
| Internal bed | 5.0m / 5.5m long | - |
| Axles | Twin | - |
| Internal length | - | 5.22m |
Sources: Brian James Race Transporter 5, Ifor Williams Eventa L. 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 752kg lighter empty
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 Eventa L if...
- you want one that is 9cm wider inside
For owners who compete away from home and want to sleep or change in the trailer rather than tow a separate caravan, combining a two-horse area with a fitted living/changing section. It sits at the entry point of Ifor Williams' living-away range, below the larger Eventa M.
Listed by
- Barnwell Trailers Ltd - Peterborough, Oundle, Barnwell
- Universal Trailers - Billingshurst
- John Page Trailers Ltd - Ashford, Biddenden
Common questions
What is the difference between the Brian James Race Transporter 5 and the Ifor Williams Eventa L?
The Brian James Race Transporter 5 is 752kg lighter empty. The Ifor Williams Eventa L is 9cm 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 Eventa L is a a two-horse living-away horsebox trailer.
Which is lighter, the Brian James Race Transporter 5 or the Ifor Williams Eventa L?
The Brian James Race Transporter 5. It is 752kg lighter empty than the Ifor Williams Eventa L.
Can I tow the Brian James Race Transporter 5 or the Ifor Williams Eventa L 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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