Head to head
Brian James C4 vs Ifor Williams GX105
The Ifor Williams GX105 is rated 100kg heavier gross.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Gross weight: the Ifor Williams GX105 is rated 100kg heavier gross.
Specifications side by side
| Brian James C4 | Ifor Williams GX105 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2600kg | 2700kg |
| Axles | Twin | - |
| Size | 2m x 4.5m loading area | - |
| Unladen weight | - | 675kg |
| Payload | - | 2025kg |
| Internal bed | - | 3.03m x 1.57m |
Sources: Brian James C4, Ifor Williams GX105. 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 GX105 if...
- you want one that is rated 100kg heavier gross
A plant hire and groundworks trailer for skid-steers or mini excavators that need a longer bed than the GX84 but not the higher 3500kg gross weight of the GX105HD.
Listed by
- East Midlands Trailers - Leicester, Thrussington
Common questions
What is the difference between the Brian James C4 and the Ifor Williams GX105?
The Ifor Williams GX105 is rated 100kg heavier gross. The Brian James C4 is a car transporter trailer; the Ifor Williams GX105 is a a mid-size plant trailer with a skid or ramp loading option.
Can I tow the Brian James C4 or the Ifor Williams GX105 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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