Head to head
Brian James T Transporter vs Ifor Williams LM106
The Brian James T Transporter has a bed 1.99m (6.5ft) longer. The Ifor Williams LM106 carries 350kg more.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Internal bed: the Brian James T Transporter has a bed 1.99m (6.5ft) longer.
- Payload: the Ifor Williams LM106 carries 350kg more.
Specifications side by side
| Brian James T Transporter | Ifor Williams LM106 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3500kg | 3500kg |
| Payload | 2530kg | 2880kg |
| Internal bed | 5.0m x 2.1m | 3.01m x 1.98m |
| Axles | Twin (12in steel rims) | - |
| Unladen weight | - | 620kg |
Sources: Brian James T Transporter, Ifor Williams LM106. 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 1.99m (6.5ft) longer
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 LM106 if...
- you want one that carries 350kg more
For users who find the LM105's 1.68m bed too narrow for pallets or wider machinery but do not need extra length, offering the same bed length on a wider chassis.
Listed by
- Barnwell Trailers Ltd - Peterborough, Oundle, Barnwell
Common questions
What is the difference between the Brian James T Transporter and the Ifor Williams LM106?
The Brian James T Transporter has a bed 1.99m (6.5ft) longer. The Ifor Williams LM106 carries 350kg more. The Brian James T Transporter is a an open twin-axle car transporter with a manual hydraulic tilt-bed; the Ifor Williams LM106 is a a wider general-purpose flatbed trailer.
Which carries more, the Brian James T Transporter or the Ifor Williams LM106?
The Ifor Williams LM106, by 350kg.
Can I tow the Brian James T Transporter or the Ifor Williams LM106 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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