Head to head
Brian James C Transporter vs Ifor Williams CT136
The Brian James C Transporter is rated 100kg heavier gross.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Gross weight: the Brian James C Transporter is rated 100kg heavier gross.
Specifications side by side
| Brian James C Transporter | Ifor Williams CT136 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 1,500kg | 1,400kg single axle / 2,000kg twin axle / 2,600kg CT136HD |
| Load capacity | 1,010kg | - |
| Bed length | 3.20m | - |
| Bed width | 1.80m | - |
| Axles | Single | - |
| Unladen weight | - | 400kg single axle / 495kg twin axle |
| Bed | - | 4.00m x 1.84m |
Sources: Brian James C Transporter, Ifor Williams CT136. 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 100kg 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 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 C Transporter and the Ifor Williams CT136?
The Brian James C Transporter is rated 100kg heavier gross. The Brian James C Transporter is a single axle open car transporter trailer; the Ifor Williams CT136 is a flatbed car transporter, single or twin axle.
Can I tow the Brian James C Transporter 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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