Head to head
Brian James Race Transporter 5 vs Ifor Williams LM85
The Ifor Williams LM85 is 675kg lighter empty. The Brian James Race Transporter 5 has a bed 2.56m (8.5ft) longer.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Brian James Race Transporter 5 weighs 675kg more empty.
- Internal bed: the Brian James Race Transporter 5 has a bed 2.56m (8.5ft) longer.
Specifications side by side
| Brian James Race Transporter 5 | Ifor Williams LM85 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3500kg | 3500kg |
| Unladen weight | from 1200kg | 525kg |
| Payload | up to 2300kg | 2975kg |
| Internal bed | 5.0m / 5.5m long | 2.44m x 1.52m |
| Internal width | 2.12m | - |
| Axles | Twin | - |
Sources: Brian James Race Transporter 5, Ifor Williams LM85. 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 2.56m (8.5ft) 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 LM85 if...
- you want one that is 675kg lighter empty
A compact flatbed for smallholders and tradespeople who need to move heavy but not bulky loads, such as pallets of blocks, and want maximum payload from the smallest bed in the range.
Listed by
- Barnwell Trailers Ltd - Peterborough, Oundle, Barnwell
- Lancaster trailer hire - ELY
- R M Trailer Centre - Middlesbrough, North Ormesby
Common questions
What is the difference between the Brian James Race Transporter 5 and the Ifor Williams LM85?
The Ifor Williams LM85 is 675kg lighter empty. The Brian James Race Transporter 5 has a bed 2.56m (8.5ft) 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 LM85 is a the shortest flatbed trailer in the LM range.
Which is lighter, the Brian James Race Transporter 5 or the Ifor Williams LM85?
The Ifor Williams LM85. It is 675kg lighter empty than the Brian James Race Transporter 5.
Can I tow the Brian James Race Transporter 5 or the Ifor Williams LM85 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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