Head to head
Brian James C4 vs Ifor Williams GX84
The Ifor Williams GX84 is rated 100kg heavier gross.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Gross weight: the Ifor Williams GX84 is rated 100kg heavier gross.
Specifications side by side
| Brian James C4 | Ifor Williams GX84 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2600kg | 2700kg |
| Axles | Twin | - |
| Size | 2m x 4.5m loading area | - |
| Unladen weight | - | 540kg |
| Payload | - | 2160kg |
| Internal bed | - | 2.45m x 1.27m |
Sources: Brian James C4, Ifor Williams GX84. 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 GX84 if...
- you want one that is rated 100kg heavier gross
An entry-level plant trailer for landscapers and groundworkers moving a single small excavator or compact roller who do not need the longer beds further up the GX range.
Listed by
- Blains Trailers & Tyres - Hemel Hempstead, Great Gaddesden
- Corwen Trailer Centre - Corwen
Common questions
What is the difference between the Brian James C4 and the Ifor Williams GX84?
The Ifor Williams GX84 is rated 100kg heavier gross. The Brian James C4 is a car transporter trailer; the Ifor Williams GX84 is a the smallest trailer in the GX plant range.
Can I tow the Brian James C4 or the Ifor Williams GX84 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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