Head to head
Brian James C2 vs Ifor Williams LM126
The Ifor Williams LM126 is rated 1,465kg heavier gross.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Gross weight: the Ifor Williams LM126 is rated 1,465kg heavier gross.
Specifications side by side
| Brian James C2 | Ifor Williams LM126 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2035kg | 3,500kg |
| Size | up to 16ft long, 6ft wide | - |
| Unladen weight | - | 675kg |
| Deck | - | 3.62m x 1.98m (11ft 9in x 6ft 5in) |
| Brakes | - | Braked |
Sources: Brian James C2, Ifor Williams LM126. 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.
Listed by
- Saxons Trailers - Westerham, Biggin Hill
Buy or hire the LM126 if...
- you want one that is rated 1,465kg heavier gross
A workhorse flatbed for plant hire firms, groundworkers and landscapers moving mini-diggers, pallets and fencing. The payload relative to its own weight is the reason it is so common on sites: 675kg unladen against a 3,500kg gross leaves a useful figure.
Listed by
- Blains Trailers & Tyres - Hemel Hempstead, Great Gaddesden
- Cobham Trailer Hire - Cobham, East Horsley
- G-Tec Trailers - Thetford, Holme Hale
Common questions
What is the difference between the Brian James C2 and the Ifor Williams LM126?
The Ifor Williams LM126 is rated 1,465kg heavier gross. The Brian James C2 is a car transporter trailer; the Ifor Williams LM126 is a flatbed trailer, twin axle.
Can I tow the Brian James C2 or the Ifor Williams LM126 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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