Head to head
Bockmann AT 4019/27 vs Brian James T Transporter
The Brian James T Transporter is rated 800kg heavier gross and carries 442kg more.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026

Key differences
- Gross weight: the Brian James T Transporter is rated 800kg heavier gross.
- Payload: the Brian James T Transporter carries 442kg more.
Specifications side by side
| Bockmann AT 4019/27 | Brian James T Transporter | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2700kg | 3500kg |
| Payload | 2088kg | 2530kg |
| Load area | 4000x1940mm | - |
| Features | Tipping bed, cable winch | - |
| Internal bed | - | 5.0m x 2.1m |
| Axles | - | Twin (12in steel rims) |
Sources: Bockmann AT 4019/27, Brian James T Transporter. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the AT 4019/27 if...
A tipping, low-bed car transporter from German builder Bockmann, rated to carry a car or light plant up to around 2 tonnes. The tipping bed and integral winch let one person load a non-runner without a separate ramp, which is what puts it in vehicle recovery and plant fleets rather than ordinary car trailers.
Listed by
- Manningtree Hire & Self Storage - Manningtree, Lawford
Buy or hire the T Transporter if...
- you want one that is rated 800kg heavier gross
- you want one that carries 442kg more
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 Bockmann AT 4019/27 and the Brian James T Transporter?
The Brian James T Transporter is rated 800kg heavier gross and carries 442kg more. The Bockmann AT 4019/27 is a tipping, low-bed car transporter trailer with winch; the Brian James T Transporter is a an open twin-axle car transporter with a manual hydraulic tilt-bed.
Which carries more, the Bockmann AT 4019/27 or the Brian James T Transporter?
The Brian James T Transporter, by 442kg.
Can I tow the Bockmann AT 4019/27 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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