Head to head
Blue Line Beaver Tail Transporter vs Brian James A4 Transporter
The Brian James A4 Transporter is rated 400kg heavier gross.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Gross weight: the Brian James A4 Transporter is rated 400kg heavier gross.
Specifications side by side
| Blue Line Beaver Tail Transporter | Brian James A4 Transporter | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2,600kg, braked | 3000kg |
| Axles | twin axle | Twin axle |
| Platform size | 12ft x 6ft 6in (3.66m x 1.98m) | - |
| Floor | phenol-coated anti-slip, flat deck | - |
| Unladen weight | - | 770kg |
| Payload | - | 2230kg |
| Internal bed | - | 4.5m x 2.0m |
Sources: Blue Line Beaver Tail Transporter, Brian James A4 Transporter. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the Beaver Tail Transporter if...
A galvanised beavertail trailer with a flat, ramped deck for driving plant or vehicles straight on and off. It is aimed at plant hire and groundworks firms moving mini diggers, dumpers or cars between sites without a dedicated low-loader.
Listed by
- Derby Trailer Hire Limited - Derby
Buy or hire the A4 Transporter if...
- you want one that is rated 400kg heavier gross
The A4 Transporter suits driving schools, small dealers and enthusiasts who need to move one car at a time behind a car-derived tow vehicle, offering a simple twin-axle bed without the cost of a beavertail or enclosed body. Its compact size makes it easier to store and manoeuvre than the longer trailers in the A Transporter range.
Listed by
- Compass Trailers - Lewes, Ringmer
- Saxons Trailers - Westerham, Biggin Hill
- R M Trailer Centre - Middlesbrough, North Ormesby
- Formula Trailers,, Brian-James Trailers Main Dealer in the SW UK - Wellington, Poole
Common questions
What is the difference between the Blue Line Beaver Tail Transporter and the Brian James A4 Transporter?
The Brian James A4 Transporter is rated 400kg heavier gross. The Blue Line Beaver Tail Transporter is a twin-axle beavertail plant/vehicle transporter trailer; the Brian James A4 Transporter is a twin-axle open car transporter trailer from Brian James' A Transporter range, built for towing one car on a 4.5m bed..
Can I tow the Blue Line Beaver Tail Transporter or the Brian James A4 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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