Head to head
Brian James C4 vs Ifor Williams GH1054
The Ifor Williams GH1054 is rated 900kg heavier gross.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026

Key differences
- Gross weight: the Ifor Williams GH1054 is rated 900kg heavier gross.
Specifications side by side
| Brian James C4 | Ifor Williams GH1054 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2600kg | 3500kg |
| Axles | Twin | - |
| Size | 2m x 4.5m loading area | - |
| Unladen weight | - | 660kg |
| Payload | - | 2840kg |
| Internal bed | - | 3.04m x 1.62m |
Sources: Brian James C4, Ifor Williams GH1054. 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 GH1054 if...
- you want one that is rated 900kg heavier gross
A step up from the GH94 for plant hire and groundworks operators carrying a mini digger or skid-steer loader that needs a bit more bed width, while still staying towable behind a 3.5t-rated pickup.
Listed by
- Blains Trailers & Tyres - Hemel Hempstead, Great Gaddesden
- G-Tec Trailers - Thetford, Holme Hale
- Norfolk Trailers - Norwich
Common questions
What is the difference between the Brian James C4 and the Ifor Williams GH1054?
The Ifor Williams GH1054 is rated 900kg heavier gross. The Brian James C4 is a car transporter trailer; the Ifor Williams GH1054 is a a mid-size plant trailer for skid-steers and small diggers.
Can I tow the Brian James C4 or the Ifor Williams GH1054 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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