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Brian James C2 vs Ifor Williams Business Inabox

The Ifor Williams Business Inabox is rated 1,465kg heavier gross.

Last reviewed 13 September 2026

Brian James C2
Brian James C2 - image: Racecarsdirect
Business Inabox
Ifor Williams Business Inabox

Key differences

Specifications side by side

Brian James C2Ifor Williams Business Inabox
Gross weight2035kg3500kg
Sizeup to 16ft long, 6ft wide-
Unladen weight-1900kg (Workshop M)
Internal length-4.45m (Workshop M)
Internal width-2.18m
Overall length-5.96m (Workshop M)

Sources: Brian James C2, Ifor Williams Business Inabox. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.

Buy or hire the C2 if...

Brian James C2, carried by UK dealers and hire companies listed on GetBrent for hire. Car transporters in this class are hired and bought by track-day drivers, classic car owners and recovery firms who need to move a vehicle without driving it.

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Buy or hire the Business Inabox if...

  • you want one that is rated 1,465kg heavier gross

A trailer shell fitted out as a mobile workshop, shop or catering unit rather than a load carrier. Tradespeople and mobile caterers buy it to take a fitted-out workspace to a site rather than build one into a van.

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Common questions

What is the difference between the Brian James C2 and the Ifor Williams Business Inabox?

The Ifor Williams Business Inabox is rated 1,465kg heavier gross. The Brian James C2 is a car transporter trailer; the Ifor Williams Business Inabox is a trailer-based mobile workshop, boxvan or catering/retail unit.

Can I tow the Brian James C2 or the Ifor Williams Business Inabox 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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