Head to head
Brian James T Transporter vs Humbaur Steely
The Brian James T Transporter is rated 2,750kg heavier gross and carries 1.9 tonnes more.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Gross weight: the Brian James T Transporter is rated 2,750kg heavier gross.
- Payload: the Brian James T Transporter carries 1.9 tonnes more.
Specifications side by side
| Brian James T Transporter | Humbaur Steely | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3500kg | 750kg |
| Payload | 2530kg | 630kg |
| Internal bed | 5.0m x 2.1m | - |
| Axles | Twin (12in steel rims) | - |
| Inner length | - | 2050mm |
| Inner width | - | 1095mm |
Sources: Brian James T Transporter, Humbaur Steely. 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 2,750kg heavier gross
- you want one that carries 1.9 tonnes 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 Steely if...
The Steely is Humbaur's budget single-axle trailer, built with a hot-dip galvanised chassis as what the manufacturer describes as an entry point into trailer ownership. It suits light garden, construction-site and hobby loads rather than heavier trade use.
Full Steely specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Brian James T Transporter and the Humbaur Steely?
The Brian James T Transporter is rated 2,750kg heavier gross and carries 1.9 tonnes more. The Brian James T Transporter is a an open twin-axle car transporter with a manual hydraulic tilt-bed; the Humbaur Steely is a a small, unbraked single-axle flatbed trailer aimed at first-time buyers and light garden/site use..
Which carries more, the Brian James T Transporter or the Humbaur Steely?
The Brian James T Transporter, by 1.9 tonnes.
Can I tow the Brian James T Transporter or the Humbaur Steely 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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