Head to head
Brian James C4 Transporter vs Ifor Williams LM126
The Brian James C4 Transporter is a car transporter trailer. The Ifor Williams LM126 is a flatbed trailer, twin axle.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Specifications side by side
| Brian James C4 Transporter | Ifor Williams LM126 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2000-2600kg (range across C4 variants) | 3,500kg |
| Deck length | 12ft 2in (3.7m) loading area, up to 16ft overall | - |
| Deck width | 5ft 10in - 6ft | - |
| Axles | 2 | - |
| Ramps | 8ft loading ramps included | - |
| Unladen weight | - | 675kg |
| Deck | - | 3.62m x 1.98m (11ft 9in x 6ft 5in) |
| Brakes | - | Braked |
Sources: Brian James C4 Transporter, Ifor Williams LM126. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the C4 Transporter if...
A twin-axle trailer for moving a single car, van or small plant item, used by garages, racers and recovery firms. It is light enough for many family cars to tow while still carrying a saloon or hatchback on its own wheels.
Listed by
- Lancaster trailer hire - ELY
- Derby Trailer Hire Limited - Derby
Buy or hire the LM126 if...
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
- G-Tec Trailers - Thetford, Holme Hale
- Blains Trailers & Tyres - Hemel Hempstead, Great Gaddesden
- Cobham Trailer Hire - Cobham, East Horsley
- East Midlands Trailers - Leicester, Thrussington
Common questions
What is the difference between the Brian James C4 Transporter and the Ifor Williams LM126?
The Brian James C4 Transporter is a car transporter trailer; the Ifor Williams LM126 is a flatbed trailer, twin axle.
Can I tow the Brian James C4 Transporter 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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