Head to head
Brian James A-Max 305 vs Ifor Williams DP120
The Ifor Williams DP120 is rated 900kg heavier gross.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Gross weight: the Ifor Williams DP120 is rated 900kg heavier gross.
Specifications side by side
| Brian James A-Max 305 | Ifor Williams DP120 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2600kg | 3500kg |
| Payload | 2035kg | - |
| Internal bed | 4.3m x 1.96m | - |
| Axles | - | Tri-axle |
| Brakes | - | Braked |
| Size | - | 14ft x 6ft |
Sources: Brian James A-Max 305, Ifor Williams DP120. 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 DP120 if...
- you want one that is rated 900kg heavier gross
Ifor Williams DP120, carried by UK dealers and hire companies listed on GetBrent for sale. The big Ifor Williams livestock trailer. At 14ft on three axles it carries a full load of cattle or sheep, and it is bought by farms and contractors moving stock in numbers to market and between holdings.
Listed by
- Barnwell Trailers Ltd - Peterborough, Oundle, Barnwell
Common questions
What is the difference between the Brian James A-Max 305 and the Ifor Williams DP120?
The Ifor Williams DP120 is rated 900kg heavier gross. The Brian James A-Max 305 is a a longer, higher-capacity version of the A-Max flatbed car trailer; the Ifor Williams DP120 is a livestock trailer, tri-axle, 14ft x 6ft.
Can I tow the Brian James A-Max 305 or the Ifor Williams DP120 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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