Head to head
Brian James T Transporter vs Ifor Williams BV106
The Ifor Williams BV106 carries 70kg more.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Payload: the Ifor Williams BV106 carries 70kg more.
Specifications side by side
| Brian James T Transporter | Ifor Williams BV106 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3500kg | 3500kg |
| Payload | 2530kg | 2600kg (6' H/R); 2565kg (7' H/R) |
| Internal bed | 5.0m x 2.1m | - |
| Axles | Twin (12in steel rims) | - |
| Overall length | - | 4.70m |
| Internal load length | - | 3.00m |
| Internal width | - | 1.73m |
| Unladen weight | - | 900kg (6' H/R); 935kg (7' H/R) |
| Tyres | - | 155/70R12C |
Sources: Brian James T Transporter, Ifor Williams BV106. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the T Transporter if...
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 BV106 if...
- you want one that carries 70kg more
The BV106 is an enclosed, lockable box trailer aimed at trades and small businesses that need to keep tools, stock or equipment secure and dry between jobs. The taller 7' high-roof version suits bulkier or taller items at the cost of a little extra unladen weight.
Full BV106 specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Brian James T Transporter and the Ifor Williams BV106?
The Ifor Williams BV106 carries 70kg more. The Brian James T Transporter is a an open twin-axle car transporter with a manual hydraulic tilt-bed; the Ifor Williams BV106 is a a twin-axle enclosed box van trailer, available in 6' and 7' high-roof versions..
Which carries more, the Brian James T Transporter or the Ifor Williams BV106?
The Ifor Williams BV106, by 70kg.
Can I tow the Brian James T Transporter or the Ifor Williams BV106 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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