Head to head
Bockmann Big Champion E SKA vs Brian James A4 Transporter
The Bockmann Big Champion E SKA is 674kg lighter empty. The Brian James A4 Transporter carries 829kg more and is rated 600kg heavier gross.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Brian James A4 Transporter weighs 674kg more empty.
- Payload: the Brian James A4 Transporter carries 829kg more.
- Gross weight: the Brian James A4 Transporter is rated 600kg heavier gross.
Specifications side by side
| Bockmann Big Champion E SKA | Brian James A4 Transporter | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2400kg (GVWR) | 3000kg |
| Payload | 1401kg | 2230kg |
| Unladen weight | 96kg (dry, chassis only figure as listed) | 770kg |
| Total length | 4726mm | - |
| Total width | 2350mm | - |
| Stalls | two 33in wide stalls, for horses up to 18hh | - |
| Internal bed | - | 4.5m x 2.0m |
| Axles | - | Twin axle |
Sources: Bockmann Big Champion E SKA, Brian James A4 Transporter. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the Big Champion E SKA if...
- you want one that is 674kg lighter empty
A German-built two-horse trailer from Bockmann's Champion range, sold in the UK through horsebox dealers. The SKA spec adds a front ramp and full-height stalls suited to taller horses, making it a step up from entry-level two-horse trailers.
Full Big Champion E SKA specifications →Buy or hire the A4 Transporter if...
- you want one that carries 829kg more
- you want one that is rated 600kg 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 Bockmann Big Champion E SKA and the Brian James A4 Transporter?
The Bockmann Big Champion E SKA is 674kg lighter empty. The Brian James A4 Transporter carries 829kg more and is rated 600kg heavier gross. The Bockmann Big Champion E SKA is a two-stall aluminium horsebox 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..
Which is lighter, the Bockmann Big Champion E SKA or the Brian James A4 Transporter?
The Bockmann Big Champion E SKA. It is 674kg lighter empty than the Brian James A4 Transporter.
Which carries more, the Bockmann Big Champion E SKA or the Brian James A4 Transporter?
The Brian James A4 Transporter, by 829kg.
Can I tow the Bockmann Big Champion E SKA 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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