Head to head
Brian James Race Transporter 5 vs Ifor Williams GX105 HD
The Ifor Williams GX105 HD is 510kg lighter empty. The Brian James Race Transporter 5 has a bed 1.97m (6.5ft) longer.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Brian James Race Transporter 5 weighs 510kg more empty.
- Internal bed: the Brian James Race Transporter 5 has a bed 1.97m (6.5ft) longer.
Specifications side by side
| Brian James Race Transporter 5 | Ifor Williams GX105 HD | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3500kg | 3500kg |
| Unladen weight | from 1200kg | 690kg |
| Payload | up to 2300kg | 2810kg |
| Internal bed | 5.0m / 5.5m long | 3.03m x 1.57m |
| Internal width | 2.12m | - |
| Axles | Twin | - |
Sources: Brian James Race Transporter 5, Ifor Williams GX105 HD. 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 has a bed 1.97m (6.5ft) longer
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 GX105 HD if...
- you want one that is 510kg lighter empty
For plant hire operators moving heavier compact machinery on the same bed footprint as the GX105, where the standard trailer's 2700kg gross weight would leave too little payload.
Listed by
- Blains Trailers & Tyres - Hemel Hempstead, Great Gaddesden
Common questions
What is the difference between the Brian James Race Transporter 5 and the Ifor Williams GX105 HD?
The Ifor Williams GX105 HD is 510kg lighter empty. The Brian James Race Transporter 5 has a bed 1.97m (6.5ft) longer. 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 GX105 HD is a a heavy-duty version of the GX105 plant trailer.
Which is lighter, the Brian James Race Transporter 5 or the Ifor Williams GX105 HD?
The Ifor Williams GX105 HD. It is 510kg lighter empty than the Brian James Race Transporter 5.
Can I tow the Brian James Race Transporter 5 or the Ifor Williams GX105 HD 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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