Head to head
Brian James T Transporter vs Ifor Williams HB403
The Brian James T Transporter carries 1,697kg more and is rated 1.9 tonnes heavier gross.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Payload: the Brian James T Transporter carries 1,697kg more.
- Gross weight: the Brian James T Transporter is rated 1.9 tonnes heavier gross.
Specifications side by side
| Brian James T Transporter | Ifor Williams HB403 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3500kg | 1600kg |
| Payload | 2530kg | 833kg |
| Internal bed | 5.0m x 2.1m | - |
| Axles | Twin (12in steel rims) | - |
| Unladen weight | - | 767kg |
| Internal length | - | 3.08m |
| Internal width | - | 1.30m |
Sources: Brian James T Transporter, Ifor Williams HB403. 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 carries 1,697kg more
- you want one that is rated 1.9 tonnes heavier gross
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 HB403 if...
The smallest trailer in the HB horsebox range, bought by owners of a single horse or a couple of ponies who want the lightest legal option that can still be towed by a mid-size car.
Listed by
- Horse Trailer Sales - Robertsbridge, Staplecross
- Barnwell Trailers Ltd - Peterborough, Oundle, Barnwell
Common questions
What is the difference between the Brian James T Transporter and the Ifor Williams HB403?
The Brian James T Transporter carries 1,697kg more and is rated 1.9 tonnes heavier gross. The Brian James T Transporter is a an open twin-axle car transporter with a manual hydraulic tilt-bed; the Ifor Williams HB403 is a a compact single-horse or two-pony horsebox trailer.
Which carries more, the Brian James T Transporter or the Ifor Williams HB403?
The Brian James T Transporter, by 1,697kg.
Can I tow the Brian James T Transporter or the Ifor Williams HB403 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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