Head to head
Brian James C Transporter vs Ifor Williams LM85
The Ifor Williams LM85 is rated 2 tonnes heavier gross.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Gross weight: the Ifor Williams LM85 is rated 2 tonnes heavier gross.
Specifications side by side
| Brian James C Transporter | Ifor Williams LM85 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 1,500kg | 3500kg |
| Load capacity | 1,010kg | - |
| Bed length | 3.20m | - |
| Bed width | 1.80m | - |
| Axles | Single | - |
| Unladen weight | - | 525kg |
| Payload | - | 2975kg |
| Internal bed | - | 2.44m x 1.52m |
Sources: Brian James C Transporter, Ifor Williams LM85. 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 LM85 if...
- you want one that is rated 2 tonnes heavier gross
A compact flatbed for smallholders and tradespeople who need to move heavy but not bulky loads, such as pallets of blocks, and want maximum payload from the smallest bed in the range.
Listed by
- Barnwell Trailers Ltd - Peterborough, Oundle, Barnwell
- Lancaster trailer hire - ELY
- R M Trailer Centre - Middlesbrough, North Ormesby
Common questions
What is the difference between the Brian James C Transporter and the Ifor Williams LM85?
The Ifor Williams LM85 is rated 2 tonnes heavier gross. The Brian James C Transporter is a single axle open car transporter trailer; the Ifor Williams LM85 is a the shortest flatbed trailer in the LM range.
Can I tow the Brian James C Transporter or the Ifor Williams LM85 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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