Head to head
Brian James C4 vs Brian James Eco Plant
The Brian James C4 is a car transporter trailer. The Brian James Eco Plant is a an entry-level beavertail plant trailer for small, low ground clearance machinery.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Specifications side by side
| Brian James C4 | Brian James Eco Plant | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2600kg | 2600kg |
| Axles | Twin | Twin |
| Size | 2m x 4.5m loading area | - |
| Unladen weight | - | from 450kg |
| Payload | - | up to 2183kg |
| Internal bed | - | 2.3m / 2.5m long x 1.1m / 1.5m wide |
Sources: Brian James C4, Brian James Eco Plant. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the C4 if...
Brian James C4, 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
- Cobham Trailer Hire - Cobham, East Horsley
- R M Trailer Centre - Middlesbrough, North Ormesby
Buy or hire the Eco Plant if...
Aimed at gardeners, groundcare contractors and farmers moving small low-clearance kit such as compact tractors or turf equipment. It undercuts the General Plant and Digger Plant ranges on price and weight for buyers who do not need a full-size plant trailer.
Listed by
- Bicester Trailer Centre - Bicester
Common questions
What is the difference between the Brian James C4 and the Brian James Eco Plant?
The Brian James C4 is a car transporter trailer; the Brian James Eco Plant is a an entry-level beavertail plant trailer for small, low ground clearance machinery.
Can I tow the Brian James C4 or the Brian James Eco Plant 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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