Head to head
Brian James T Transporter vs Ifor Williams GH
The Brian James T Transporter is a an open twin-axle car transporter with a manual hydraulic tilt-bed. The Ifor Williams GH is a plant trailer range.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Specifications side by side
| Brian James T Transporter | Ifor Williams GH | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3500kg | 3500kg |
| Axles | Twin (12in steel rims) | Twin |
| Payload | 2530kg | - |
| Internal bed | 5.0m x 2.1m | - |
| Brakes | - | Braked |
| Size | - | 12ft x 6ft |
Sources: Brian James T Transporter, Ifor Williams GH. 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 GH if...
Ifor Williams GH, carried by UK dealers and hire companies listed on GetBrent for hire. Plant trailers are the working end of groundworks: contractors and hire firms use them to move mini diggers, dumpers and rollers between sites.
Listed by
- R M Trailer Centre - Middlesbrough, North Ormesby
- Barnwell Trailers Ltd - Peterborough, Oundle, Barnwell
Common questions
What is the difference between the Brian James T Transporter and the Ifor Williams GH?
The Brian James T Transporter is a an open twin-axle car transporter with a manual hydraulic tilt-bed; the Ifor Williams GH is a plant trailer range.
Can I tow the Brian James T Transporter or the Ifor Williams GH 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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