Head to head
Brian James C Transporter vs Brian James T Transporter
The Brian James T Transporter is rated 2 tonnes heavier gross.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Gross weight: the Brian James T Transporter is rated 2 tonnes heavier gross.
Specifications side by side
| Brian James C Transporter | Brian James T Transporter | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 1,500kg | 3500kg |
| Axles | Single | Twin (12in steel rims) |
| Load capacity | 1,010kg | - |
| Bed length | 3.20m | - |
| Bed width | 1.80m | - |
| Payload | - | 2530kg |
| Internal bed | - | 5.0m x 2.1m |
Sources: Brian James C Transporter, Brian James T Transporter. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the C Transporter if...
Brian James's entry-level open car transporter, a single-axle trailer that a family car can tow. Its 1,010kg load capacity suits a small classic car, track-day hatchback or ride-on mower rather than a modern SUV or performance car.
Listed by
- Bicester Trailer Centre - Bicester
Buy or hire the T Transporter if...
- you want one that is rated 2 tonnes heavier gross
A mid-range open transporter for dealers and recovery firms who want a manual tilt-bed rather than the hydraulic-tilt Race Transporter range at a lower cost. Its 5.0m x 2.1m bed suits most single road cars and small vans.
Listed by
- Fieldfare Trailer Centre - Salisbury
- Bicester Trailer Centre - Bicester
- Trek-Trailers Suffolk - Bury Saint Edmunds
- Trek-Trailers Three Counties - Hereford
- Formula Trailers,, Brian-James Trailers Main Dealer in the SW UK - Wellington, Poole
- R M Trailer Centre - Middlesbrough, North Ormesby
Common questions
What is the difference between the Brian James C Transporter and the Brian James T Transporter?
The Brian James T Transporter is rated 2 tonnes heavier gross. The Brian James C Transporter is a single axle open car transporter trailer; the Brian James T Transporter is a an open twin-axle car transporter with a manual hydraulic tilt-bed.
Can I tow the Brian James C Transporter or the Brian James T Transporter 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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