Head to head
Brian James C Transporter vs Humbaur Steely
The Brian James C Transporter is rated 750kg heavier gross.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Gross weight: the Brian James C Transporter is rated 750kg heavier gross.
Specifications side by side
| Brian James C Transporter | Humbaur Steely | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 1,500kg | 750kg |
| Load capacity | 1,010kg | - |
| Bed length | 3.20m | - |
| Bed width | 1.80m | - |
| Axles | Single | - |
| Payload | - | 630kg |
| Inner length | - | 2050mm |
| Inner width | - | 1095mm |
Sources: Brian James C Transporter, Humbaur Steely. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the C Transporter if...
- you want one that is rated 750kg heavier gross
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 Steely if...
The Steely is Humbaur's budget single-axle trailer, built with a hot-dip galvanised chassis as what the manufacturer describes as an entry point into trailer ownership. It suits light garden, construction-site and hobby loads rather than heavier trade use.
Full Steely specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Brian James C Transporter and the Humbaur Steely?
The Brian James C Transporter is rated 750kg heavier gross. The Brian James C Transporter is a single axle open car transporter trailer; the Humbaur Steely is a a small, unbraked single-axle flatbed trailer aimed at first-time buyers and light garden/site use..
Can I tow the Brian James C Transporter or the Humbaur Steely 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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