Head to head
Brian James A-Max 305 vs Brian James Race Sport
The Brian James Race Sport is rated 400kg heavier gross and has a bed 20cm longer. The Brian James A-Max 305 carries 105kg more.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Gross weight: the Brian James Race Sport is rated 400kg heavier gross.
- Payload: the Brian James A-Max 305 carries 105kg more.
- Internal bed: the Brian James Race Sport has a bed 20cm longer.
Specifications side by side
| Brian James A-Max 305 | Brian James Race Sport | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2600kg | 3000kg |
| Payload | 2035kg | up to 1930kg |
| Internal bed | 4.3m x 1.96m | 4.5m / 5.0m / 5.5m long x 2.0m / 2.1m wide |
| Unladen weight | - | from 1070kg |
| Axles | - | Twin |
Sources: Brian James A-Max 305, Brian James Race Sport. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the A-Max 305 if...
- you want one that carries 105kg more
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 Race Sport if...
- you want one that is rated 400kg heavier gross
- you want one that has a bed 20cm longer
A step up from the basic A Transporter range for racers and dealers who tie cars down often and want a punched deck for extra restraint options. It sits below the Race Transporter range on price while still covering most single-car trailering needs.
Listed by
- Trek-Trailers Lincolnshire - Doncaster, Belton
- Fieldfare Trailer Centre - Salisbury
- Bicester Trailer Centre - Bicester
- Formula Trailers,, Brian-James Trailers Main Dealer in the SW UK - Wellington, Poole
- Trek-Trailers Three Counties - Hereford
Common questions
What is the difference between the Brian James A-Max 305 and the Brian James Race Sport?
The Brian James Race Sport is rated 400kg heavier gross and has a bed 20cm longer. The Brian James A-Max 305 carries 105kg more. The Brian James A-Max 305 is a a longer, higher-capacity version of the A-Max flatbed car trailer; the Brian James Race Sport is a an open twin-axle car transporter with a fully punched steel deck.
Which carries more, the Brian James A-Max 305 or the Brian James Race Sport?
The Brian James A-Max 305, by 105kg.
Can I tow the Brian James A-Max 305 or the Brian James Race Sport 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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