Head to head
Brian James T Transporter vs Woodford Widebody
The Brian James T Transporter is rated 2.2 tonnes heavier gross and carries 1,590kg more.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Gross weight: the Brian James T Transporter is rated 2.2 tonnes heavier gross.
- Payload: the Brian James T Transporter carries 1,590kg more.
- Internal bed: the Brian James T Transporter has a bed 2.56m (8.5ft) longer.
Specifications side by side
| Brian James T Transporter | Woodford Widebody | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3500kg | 1300kg to 3500kg |
| Payload | 2530kg | 940kg to 2806kg |
| Internal bed | 5.0m x 2.1m | 8ft to 16ft long x 5ft 10in to 6ft 6in wide |
| Axles | Twin (12in steel rims) | Single or Twin |
| Unladen weight | - | 330kg to 694kg |
Sources: Brian James T Transporter, Woodford Widebody. 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 is rated 2.2 tonnes heavier gross
- you want one that carries 1,590kg more
- you want one that has a bed 2.56m (8.5ft) 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 Widebody if...
A wide-bed transporter for owners of low, wide performance and classic cars who need more deck width than a standard car trailer offers. The broad spread of gross weights and lengths covers everything from a single lightweight kit car to a heavier twin-axle load.
Listed by
- MANA Trailers and Towing LTD - Usk, Monkswood
- Southern County Trailers Ltd - Southampton, West End
Common questions
What is the difference between the Brian James T Transporter and the Woodford Widebody?
The Brian James T Transporter is rated 2.2 tonnes heavier gross and carries 1,590kg more. The Brian James T Transporter is a an open twin-axle car transporter with a manual hydraulic tilt-bed; the Woodford Widebody is a a wide flatbed vehicle transporter offered across 13 length and axle combinations.
Which carries more, the Brian James T Transporter or the Woodford Widebody?
The Brian James T Transporter, by 1,590kg.
Can I tow the Brian James T Transporter or the Woodford Widebody 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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