Head to head
Brian James T Transporter vs Ifor Williams CTX208
The Brian James T Transporter is a an open twin-axle car transporter with a manual hydraulic tilt-bed. The Ifor Williams CTX208 is a car transporter trailer.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026

Specifications side by side
| Brian James T Transporter | Ifor Williams CTX208 | |
|---|---|---|
| Payload | 2530kg | up to 2510kg |
| Gross weight | 3500kg | - |
| Internal bed | 5.0m x 2.1m | - |
| Axles | Twin (12in steel rims) | - |
| Bed height | - | 53cm |
| Loading angle | - | as low as 5 degrees |
| Loading ramps | - | 1.8m standard, 2.4m optional |
Sources: Brian James T Transporter, Ifor Williams CTX208. 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
- Trek-Trailers Three Counties - Hereford
- Formula Trailers,, Brian-James Trailers Main Dealer in the SW UK - Wellington, Poole
- R M Trailer Centre - Middlesbrough, North Ormesby
Buy or hire the CTX208 if...
Ifor Williams's low-loading car transporter, built with a shallow ramp angle so low-slung cars can be driven on and off without grounding. A common sight at trailer hire yards serving track-day drivers and car dealers.
Listed by
- Norfolk Trailers - Norwich
Common questions
What is the difference between the Brian James T Transporter and the Ifor Williams CTX208?
The Brian James T Transporter is a an open twin-axle car transporter with a manual hydraulic tilt-bed; the Ifor Williams CTX208 is a car transporter trailer.
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