Head to head
Brian James A-Max 305 vs Brian James T Transporter
The Brian James T Transporter is rated 900kg heavier gross and carries 495kg more.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Gross weight: the Brian James T Transporter is rated 900kg heavier gross.
- Payload: the Brian James T Transporter carries 495kg more.
- Internal bed: the Brian James T Transporter has a bed 70cm (2.5ft) longer.
Specifications side by side
| Brian James A-Max 305 | Brian James T Transporter | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2600kg | 3500kg |
| Payload | 2035kg | 2530kg |
| Internal bed | 4.3m x 1.96m | 5.0m x 2.1m |
| Axles | - | Twin (12in steel rims) |
Sources: Brian James A-Max 305, Brian James T 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 T Transporter if...
- you want one that is rated 900kg heavier gross
- you want one that carries 495kg more
- you want one that has a bed 70cm (2.5ft) longer
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
- R M Trailer Centre - Middlesbrough, North Ormesby
- Trek-Trailers Three Counties - Hereford
- 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 T Transporter?
The Brian James T Transporter is rated 900kg heavier gross and carries 495kg more. The Brian James A-Max 305 is a a longer, higher-capacity version of the A-Max flatbed car trailer; the Brian James T Transporter is a an open twin-axle car transporter with a manual hydraulic tilt-bed.
Which carries more, the Brian James A-Max 305 or the Brian James T Transporter?
The Brian James T Transporter, by 495kg.
Can I tow the Brian James A-Max 305 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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