Head to head
Brian James T6 vs Ifor Williams CT136
The Brian James T6 is rated 2.1 tonnes heavier gross.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Gross weight: the Brian James T6 is rated 2.1 tonnes heavier gross.
Specifications side by side
| Brian James T6 | Ifor Williams CT136 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3500kg | 1,400kg single axle / 2,000kg twin axle / 2,600kg CT136HD |
| Axles | Tri-axle | - |
| Size | 2.22m x 5.5m loading area | - |
| Unladen weight | - | 400kg single axle / 495kg twin axle |
| Bed | - | 4.00m x 1.84m |
Sources: Brian James T6, Ifor Williams CT136. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the T6 if...
- you want one that is rated 2.1 tonnes heavier gross
Brian James T6, carried by UK dealers and hire companies listed on GetBrent for hire. Car transporters in this class are hired and bought by track-day drivers, classic car owners and recovery firms who need to move a vehicle without driving it.
Listed by
- Saxons Trailers - Westerham, Biggin Hill
- Cobham Trailer Hire - Cobham, East Horsley
Buy or hire the CT136 if...
The accessible end of car transport, for towing a road car, a track-day car or a small classic. Motorsport and classic-car owners tend toward the twin-axle and HD versions for the higher gross weight and the tie-down provision.
Full CT136 specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Brian James T6 and the Ifor Williams CT136?
The Brian James T6 is rated 2.1 tonnes heavier gross. The Brian James T6 is a car transporter trailer; the Ifor Williams CT136 is a flatbed car transporter, single or twin axle.
Can I tow the Brian James T6 or the Ifor Williams CT136 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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