Head to head
Brian James A-Max 305 vs Brian James A4 Transporter
The Brian James A4 Transporter is rated 400kg heavier gross and carries 195kg more.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Gross weight: the Brian James A4 Transporter is rated 400kg heavier gross.
- Payload: the Brian James A4 Transporter carries 195kg more.
- Internal bed: the Brian James A4 Transporter has a bed 20cm longer.
Specifications side by side
| Brian James A-Max 305 | Brian James A4 Transporter | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2600kg | 3000kg |
| Payload | 2035kg | 2230kg |
| Internal bed | 4.3m x 1.96m | 4.5m x 2.0m |
| Unladen weight | - | 770kg |
| Axles | - | Twin axle |
Sources: Brian James A-Max 305, Brian James A4 Transporter. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the A-Max 305 if...
Suits owners of larger saloons or estate cars who have outgrown the shorter A-Max 210 but do not need a full car-transporter range trailer. The extra bed length and payload give more margin for a heavier road car.
Listed by
- A47 Barwell Trailers Sales Hire Service Ltd - Leicester, Barwell
Buy or hire the A4 Transporter if...
- you want one that is rated 400kg heavier gross
- you want one that carries 195kg more
- you want one that has a bed 20cm longer
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 Brian James A-Max 305 and the Brian James A4 Transporter?
The Brian James A4 Transporter is rated 400kg heavier gross and carries 195kg more. The Brian James A-Max 305 is a a longer, higher-capacity version of the A-Max flatbed car 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 carries more, the Brian James A-Max 305 or the Brian James A4 Transporter?
The Brian James A4 Transporter, by 195kg.
Can I tow the Brian James A-Max 305 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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