Head to head
Brian James Hi Max 200 vs Ifor Williams P5
The Brian James Hi Max 200 is rated 3 tonnes heavier gross.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Gross weight: the Brian James Hi Max 200 is rated 3 tonnes heavier gross.
Specifications side by side
| Brian James Hi Max 200 | Ifor Williams P5 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3500Kg | 500kg |
| Bed size | 5.0m (16ft5') x 1.95 (6ft5') | - |
| Load | 2760Kg | - |
| Axles | Tandem | - |
| Unladen weight | - | 141kg |
| Payload | - | 359kg |
| Internal bed | - | 1.53m x 1.02m |
| Brakes | - | Unbraked |
Sources: Brian James Hi Max 200, Ifor Williams P5. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the Hi Max 200 if...
- you want one that is rated 3 tonnes heavier gross
Brian James Hi Max 200, carried by UK dealers and hire companies listed on GetBrent for sale. 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
- A47 Barwell Trailers Sales Hire Service Ltd - Leicester, Barwell
Buy or hire the P5 if...
A light general-purpose trailer for domestic buyers moving garden waste, small loads or a mower, chosen for its low unladen weight so it can be towed by almost any car.
Listed by
- Blains Trailers & Tyres - Hemel Hempstead, Great Gaddesden
Common questions
What is the difference between the Brian James Hi Max 200 and the Ifor Williams P5?
The Brian James Hi Max 200 is rated 3 tonnes heavier gross. The Brian James Hi Max 200 is a car transporter trailer; the Ifor Williams P5 is a the smallest unbraked domestic trailer Ifor Williams makes.
Can I tow the Brian James Hi Max 200 or the Ifor Williams P5 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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