Head to head
Brian James T Transporter vs Erde CH451
The Brian James T Transporter is rated 2.9 tonnes heavier gross and carries 2,036kg more.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026


Key differences
- Gross weight: the Brian James T Transporter is rated 2.9 tonnes heavier gross.
- Payload: the Brian James T Transporter carries 2,036kg more.
Specifications side by side
| Brian James T Transporter | Erde CH451 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3500kg | 600kg |
| Payload | 2530kg | 494kg |
| Internal bed | 5.0m x 2.1m | 200 x 117cm |
| Axles | Twin (12in steel rims) | - |
| Unladen weight | - | 109kg |
Sources: Brian James T Transporter, Erde CH451. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the T Transporter if...
- you want one that is rated 2.9 tonnes heavier gross
- you want one that carries 2,036kg more
A mid-range open transporter for dealers and recovery firms who want a manual tilt-bed rather than the hydraulic-tilt Race Transporter range at a lower cost. Its 5.0m x 2.1m bed suits most single road cars and small vans.
Listed by
- Fieldfare Trailer Centre - Salisbury
- Bicester Trailer Centre - Bicester
- Trek-Trailers Suffolk - Bury Saint Edmunds
- R M Trailer Centre - Middlesbrough, North Ormesby
- Trek-Trailers Three Counties - Hereford
- Formula Trailers,, Brian-James Trailers Main Dealer in the SW UK - Wellington, Poole
Buy or hire the CH451 if...
A bare chassis bought by buyers who want to fit their own box, cage or platform body rather than take a standard Erde trailer.
Listed by
- Southern County Trailers Ltd - Southampton, West End
- Trailer Centre - Rowley Regis
Common questions
What is the difference between the Brian James T Transporter and the Erde CH451?
The Brian James T Transporter is rated 2.9 tonnes heavier gross and carries 2,036kg more. The Brian James T Transporter is a an open twin-axle car transporter with a manual hydraulic tilt-bed; the Erde CH451 is a an unbraked single-axle multi-purpose trailer chassis rated at 600kg gross weight..
Which carries more, the Brian James T Transporter or the Erde CH451?
The Brian James T Transporter, by 2,036kg.
Can I tow the Brian James T Transporter or the Erde CH451 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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