Head to head
Brian James T Transporter vs Ifor Williams GH94BT
The Brian James T Transporter has a bed 2.21m (7.5ft) longer and is rated 800kg heavier gross.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Internal bed: the Brian James T Transporter has a bed 2.21m (7.5ft) longer.
- Gross weight: the Brian James T Transporter is rated 800kg heavier gross.
- Payload: the Brian James T Transporter carries 360kg more.
Specifications side by side
| Brian James T Transporter | Ifor Williams GH94BT | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3500kg | 2700kg |
| Payload | 2530kg | 2170kg |
| Internal bed | 5.0m x 2.1m | 2.79m x 1.31m |
| Axles | Twin (12in steel rims) | - |
| Unladen weight | - | 530kg |
Sources: Brian James T Transporter, Ifor Williams GH94BT. 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 has a bed 2.21m (7.5ft) longer
- you want one that is rated 800kg heavier gross
- you want one that carries 360kg 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 GH94BT if...
Chosen over the standard GH94 by operators who want the heavier-duty BT chassis and tyres for regular loaded towing rather than occasional use, at the cost of a little unladen weight and payload.
Listed by
- Barnwell Trailers Ltd - Peterborough, Oundle, Barnwell
Common questions
What is the difference between the Brian James T Transporter and the Ifor Williams GH94BT?
The Brian James T Transporter has a bed 2.21m (7.5ft) longer and is rated 800kg heavier gross. The Brian James T Transporter is a an open twin-axle car transporter with a manual hydraulic tilt-bed; the Ifor Williams GH94BT is a a braked-tandem version of the GH94 plant trailer.
Which carries more, the Brian James T Transporter or the Ifor Williams GH94BT?
The Brian James T Transporter, by 360kg.
Can I tow the Brian James T Transporter or the Ifor Williams GH94BT 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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