Head to head
Brian James C Transporter vs Woodford Widebody
The Brian James C Transporter is rated 200kg heavier gross.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026

Key differences
- Gross weight: the Brian James C Transporter is rated 200kg heavier gross.
Specifications side by side
| Brian James C Transporter | Woodford Widebody | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 1,500kg | 1300kg to 3500kg |
| Axles | Single | Single or Twin |
| Load capacity | 1,010kg | - |
| Bed length | 3.20m | - |
| Bed width | 1.80m | - |
| Unladen weight | - | 330kg to 694kg |
| Payload | - | 940kg to 2806kg |
| Internal bed | - | 8ft to 16ft long x 5ft 10in to 6ft 6in wide |
Sources: Brian James C Transporter, Woodford Widebody. 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 200kg 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 Widebody if...
A wide-bed transporter for owners of low, wide performance and classic cars who need more deck width than a standard car trailer offers. The broad spread of gross weights and lengths covers everything from a single lightweight kit car to a heavier twin-axle load.
Listed by
- MANA Trailers and Towing LTD - Usk, Monkswood
- Southern County Trailers Ltd - Southampton, West End
Common questions
What is the difference between the Brian James C Transporter and the Woodford Widebody?
The Brian James C Transporter is rated 200kg heavier gross. The Brian James C Transporter is a single axle open car transporter trailer; the Woodford Widebody is a a wide flatbed vehicle transporter offered across 13 length and axle combinations.
Can I tow the Brian James C Transporter or the Woodford Widebody 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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