Head to head
Brian James C4 Blue vs Woodford Widebody
The Woodford Widebody is 365kg lighter empty. The Brian James C4 Blue is rated 1.3 tonnes heavier gross.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Brian James C4 Blue weighs 365kg more empty.
- Gross weight: the Brian James C4 Blue is rated 1.3 tonnes heavier gross.
Specifications side by side
| Brian James C4 Blue | Woodford Widebody | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2,600kg | 1300kg to 3500kg |
| Unladen weight | 695kg | 330kg to 694kg |
| Bed length | 5.0m | - |
| Bed width | 2.0m | - |
| Payload | - | 940kg to 2806kg |
| Internal bed | - | 8ft to 16ft long x 5ft 10in to 6ft 6in wide |
| Axles | - | Single or Twin |
Sources: Brian James C4 Blue, Woodford Widebody. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the C4 Blue if...
- you want one that is rated 1.3 tonnes heavier gross
A twin-axle open car transporter built to carry one road or track car behind a family car or 4x4. Track-day drivers and small vehicle traders hire it for moving a single car without the cost of an enclosed trailer.
Full C4 Blue specifications →Buy or hire the Widebody if...
- you want one that is 365kg lighter empty
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 C4 Blue and the Woodford Widebody?
The Woodford Widebody is 365kg lighter empty. The Brian James C4 Blue is rated 1.3 tonnes heavier gross. The Brian James C4 Blue is a twin-axle car transporter trailer; the Woodford Widebody is a a wide flatbed vehicle transporter offered across 13 length and axle combinations.
Which is lighter, the Brian James C4 Blue or the Woodford Widebody?
The Woodford Widebody. It is 365kg lighter empty than the Brian James C4 Blue.
Can I tow the Brian James C4 Blue 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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