Head to head
Brian James C Transporter vs Ifor Williams GX125 HD
The Ifor Williams GX125 HD is rated 2 tonnes heavier gross.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Gross weight: the Ifor Williams GX125 HD is rated 2 tonnes heavier gross.
Specifications side by side
| Brian James C Transporter | Ifor Williams GX125 HD | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 1,500kg | 3500kg |
| Load capacity | 1,010kg | - |
| Bed length | 3.20m | - |
| Bed width | 1.80m | - |
| Axles | Single | - |
| Unladen weight | - | 760kg |
| Payload | - | 2740kg |
| Internal bed | - | 3.66m x 1.57m |
Sources: Brian James C Transporter, Ifor Williams GX125 HD. 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 GX125 HD if...
- you want one that is rated 2 tonnes heavier gross
For plant hire firms carrying longer machines such as excavators with extended dipper arms or tracked dumpers that need the extra bed length over the GX105HD.
Listed by
- Blains Trailers & Tyres - Hemel Hempstead, Great Gaddesden
Common questions
What is the difference between the Brian James C Transporter and the Ifor Williams GX125 HD?
The Ifor Williams GX125 HD is rated 2 tonnes heavier gross. The Brian James C Transporter is a single axle open car transporter trailer; the Ifor Williams GX125 HD is a a longer heavy-duty plant trailer.
Can I tow the Brian James C Transporter or the Ifor Williams GX125 HD 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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