Head to head
Bockmann Master vs Brian James A4 Transporter
The Brian James A4 Transporter carries 914kg more and is rated 600kg heavier gross.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Payload: the Brian James A4 Transporter carries 914kg more.
- Gross weight: the Brian James A4 Transporter is rated 600kg heavier gross.
Specifications side by side
| Bockmann Master | Brian James A4 Transporter | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2400kg | 3000kg |
| Payload | 1316kg | 2230kg |
| Internal length | 3560mm | - |
| Internal width | 1650mm | - |
| Internal height | 2350mm | - |
| Unladen weight | - | 770kg |
| Internal bed | - | 4.5m x 2.0m |
| Axles | - | Twin axle |
Sources: Bockmann Master, Brian James A4 Transporter. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the Master if...
The entry point into Bockmann's polyester-bodied trailer range, aimed at owners of one or two horses who want a simple, low-maintenance trailer rather than an aluminium premium model. It competes on price against other basic 2-horse trailers.
Listed by
- Böckmann UK Trailers & Horseboxes - Cinderford, Littledean
Buy or hire the A4 Transporter if...
- you want one that carries 914kg 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 Master and the Brian James A4 Transporter?
The Brian James A4 Transporter carries 914kg more and is rated 600kg heavier gross. The Bockmann Master is a polyester-bodied 2-horse trailer with tack room; 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 carries more, the Bockmann Master or the Brian James A4 Transporter?
The Brian James A4 Transporter, by 914kg.
Can I tow the Bockmann Master 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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