Head to head
Brian James T Transporter vs SDC Trailers Rollerbed
The Brian James T Transporter is a an open twin-axle car transporter with a manual hydraulic tilt-bed. The SDC Trailers Rollerbed is a curtain-sided car transporter trailer with a roller bed for loading vehicles.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Specifications side by side
| Brian James T Transporter | SDC Trailers Rollerbed | |
|---|---|---|
| Axles | Twin (12in steel rims) | SAF axles on drums |
| Gross weight | 3500kg | - |
| Payload | 2530kg | - |
| Internal bed | 5.0m x 2.1m | - |
| Length | - | 4m |
| Curtains | - | XL-rated curtains |
Sources: Brian James T Transporter, SDC Trailers Rollerbed. 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 Rollerbed if...
A car transporter trailer built by SDC, Northern Ireland's largest trailer maker, used by vehicle recovery and haulage firms for moving cars on a roller bed. The curtain sides let vehicles be loaded and secured from either side.
Listed by
- Central Trailer Solutions Limited - Burton-on-Trent
- Central Trailer Solutions Limited - Burton-on-Trent, Alrewas
Common questions
What is the difference between the Brian James T Transporter and the SDC Trailers Rollerbed?
The Brian James T Transporter is a an open twin-axle car transporter with a manual hydraulic tilt-bed; the SDC Trailers Rollerbed is a curtain-sided car transporter trailer with a roller bed for loading vehicles.
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