Head to head
Brian James C2 vs Ifor Williams GD85
The Brian James C2 is rated 635kg heavier gross.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Gross weight: the Brian James C2 is rated 635kg heavier gross.
Specifications side by side
| Brian James C2 | Ifor Williams GD85 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2035kg | 1,400kg single axle / 2,700kg twin axle |
| Size | up to 16ft long, 6ft wide | - |
| Unladen weight | - | 395kg single axle / 485kg twin axle |
| Internal bed | - | 2.5m x 1.58m (8ft 2in x 5ft 2in) |
| Brakes | - | Braked, auto-reverse over-run |
Sources: Brian James C2, Ifor Williams GD85. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the C2 if...
- you want one that is rated 635kg heavier gross
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.
Listed by
- Saxons Trailers - Westerham, Biggin Hill
Buy or hire the GD85 if...
The entry point of the Ifor Williams general duty range and one of the most common working trailers in Britain. Smallholders, gardeners and tradespeople buy it for everyday hauling without needing a heavy tow vehicle, and the twin-axle version roughly doubles the payload for a modest gain in unladen weight.
Full GD85 specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Brian James C2 and the Ifor Williams GD85?
The Brian James C2 is rated 635kg heavier gross. The Brian James C2 is a car transporter trailer; the Ifor Williams GD85 is a general duty box trailer, single or twin axle.
Can I tow the Brian James C2 or the Ifor Williams GD85 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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