Head to head
Brian James General Plant vs Brian James T Transporter
The Brian James T Transporter has a bed 1.4m (4.5ft) longer. The Brian James General Plant carries 63kg more.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Internal bed: the Brian James T Transporter has a bed 1.4m (4.5ft) longer.
- Payload: the Brian James General Plant carries 63kg more.
Specifications side by side
| Brian James General Plant | Brian James T Transporter | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3500kg | 3500kg |
| Payload | 2593kg | 2530kg |
| Internal bed | 3.6m x 1.8m | 5.0m x 2.1m |
| Axles | Tri-axle (12in wheels) | Twin (12in steel rims) |
Sources: Brian James General Plant, Brian James T Transporter. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the General Plant if...
- you want one that carries 63kg more
A tougher all-round plant trailer for contractors who need to move a range of machines - diggers, dumpers, rollers - rather than one specific type. The tri-axle chassis spreads load for towing at higher gross weight on public roads.
Listed by
- Fieldfare Trailer Centre - Salisbury
- Formula Trailers,, Brian-James Trailers Main Dealer in the SW UK - Wellington, Poole
- Bicester Trailer Centre - Bicester
Buy or hire the T Transporter if...
- you want one that has a bed 1.4m (4.5ft) 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
- 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
Common questions
What is the difference between the Brian James General Plant and the Brian James T Transporter?
The Brian James T Transporter has a bed 1.4m (4.5ft) longer. The Brian James General Plant carries 63kg more. The Brian James General Plant is a a tri-axle equipment trailer for general building and groundwork plant; the Brian James T Transporter is a an open twin-axle car transporter with a manual hydraulic tilt-bed.
Which carries more, the Brian James General Plant or the Brian James T Transporter?
The Brian James General Plant, by 63kg.
Can I tow the Brian James General Plant or the Brian James T Transporter 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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