Head to head
Brian James C4 vs Ifor Williams TT3017
The Ifor Williams TT3017 is rated 900kg heavier gross.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Gross weight: the Ifor Williams TT3017 is rated 900kg heavier gross.
Specifications side by side
| Brian James C4 | Ifor Williams TT3017 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2600kg | 3,500kg |
| Axles | Twin | - |
| Size | 2m x 4.5m loading area | - |
| Unladen weight | - | 870-880kg depending on tyre specification |
| Internal body | - | 3.01m x 1.62m (9ft 9in x 5ft 6in) |
| Brakes | - | Braked |
Sources: Brian James C4, Ifor Williams TT3017. 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 TT3017 if...
- you want one that is rated 900kg heavier gross
A mid-size powered tipper used by groundworkers, agricultural contractors and self-builders moving muck, aggregate and spoil. The electric tipping ram is what you are paying for over a hand-winch tipper, and on a trailer used weekly it earns that back quickly.
Listed by
- Blains Trailers & Tyres - Hemel Hempstead, Great Gaddesden
- Barnwell Trailers Ltd - Peterborough, Oundle, Barnwell
Common questions
What is the difference between the Brian James C4 and the Ifor Williams TT3017?
The Ifor Williams TT3017 is rated 900kg heavier gross. The Brian James C4 is a car transporter trailer; the Ifor Williams TT3017 is a tipping trailer, twin axle.
Can I tow the Brian James C4 or the Ifor Williams TT3017 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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