Head to head
Brian James A-Max 305 vs Ifor Williams CT136
The Brian James A-Max 305 is rated 1.2 tonnes heavier gross.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Gross weight: the Brian James A-Max 305 is rated 1.2 tonnes heavier gross.
Specifications side by side
| Brian James A-Max 305 | Ifor Williams CT136 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2600kg | 1,400kg single axle / 2,000kg twin axle / 2,600kg CT136HD |
| Payload | 2035kg | - |
| Internal bed | 4.3m x 1.96m | - |
| Unladen weight | - | 400kg single axle / 495kg twin axle |
| Bed | - | 4.00m x 1.84m |
Sources: Brian James A-Max 305, Ifor Williams CT136. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the A-Max 305 if...
- you want one that is rated 1.2 tonnes heavier gross
Suits owners of larger saloons or estate cars who have outgrown the shorter A-Max 210 but do not need a full car-transporter range trailer. The extra bed length and payload give more margin for a heavier road car.
Listed by
- A47 Barwell Trailers Sales Hire Service Ltd - Leicester, Barwell
Buy or hire the CT136 if...
The accessible end of car transport, for towing a road car, a track-day car or a small classic. Motorsport and classic-car owners tend toward the twin-axle and HD versions for the higher gross weight and the tie-down provision.
Full CT136 specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Brian James A-Max 305 and the Ifor Williams CT136?
The Brian James A-Max 305 is rated 1.2 tonnes heavier gross. The Brian James A-Max 305 is a a longer, higher-capacity version of the A-Max flatbed car trailer; the Ifor Williams CT136 is a flatbed car transporter, single or twin axle.
Can I tow the Brian James A-Max 305 or the Ifor Williams CT136 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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