Head to head
Brian James A-Max 305 vs PRG Trailers ProLine Beavertail
The PRG Trailers ProLine Beavertail is rated 400kg heavier gross and has a bed 58cm (2ft) longer. The Brian James A-Max 305 carries 60kg more.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Gross weight: the PRG Trailers ProLine Beavertail is rated 400kg heavier gross.
- Internal bed: the PRG Trailers ProLine Beavertail has a bed 58cm (2ft) longer.
- Payload: the Brian James A-Max 305 carries 60kg more.
Specifications side by side
| Brian James A-Max 305 | PRG Trailers ProLine Beavertail | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2600kg | 3,000kg (twin axle, 10in wheels) up to 3,500kg (twin axle 13in wheels, and all tri axle models) |
| Payload | 2035kg | 1,975kg to 2,550kg depending on configuration |
| Internal bed | 4.3m x 1.96m | 4.88m to 6.40m long, 2.13m or 2.28m wide |
| Axles | - | Twin or Tri |
| Brakes | - | Braked (Alko AAA self-adjusting brakes) |
Sources: Brian James A-Max 305, PRG Trailers ProLine Beavertail. 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 60kg 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.
Full A-Max 305 specifications →Buy or hire the ProLine Beavertail if...
- you want one that is rated 400kg heavier gross
- you want one that has a bed 58cm (2ft) longer
The ProLine Beavertail suits owners of low-ground-clearance cars, since its beavertail ramp lets a car drive on and off without grounding, unlike a flat-bed transporter. PRG offers it across twin and tri-axle chassis so buyers can match the trailer to a 3000kg or 3500kg tow limit.
Listed by
- Compass Trailers - Lewes, Ringmer
Common questions
What is the difference between the Brian James A-Max 305 and the PRG Trailers ProLine Beavertail?
The PRG Trailers ProLine Beavertail is rated 400kg heavier gross and has a bed 58cm (2ft) longer. The Brian James A-Max 305 carries 60kg more. The Brian James A-Max 305 is a a longer, higher-capacity version of the A-Max flatbed car trailer; the PRG Trailers ProLine Beavertail is a pRG Trailers' open beavertail car trailer range, built with a hinged tail ramp for loading low cars..
Which carries more, the Brian James A-Max 305 or the PRG Trailers ProLine Beavertail?
The Brian James A-Max 305, by 60kg.
Can I tow the Brian James A-Max 305 or the PRG Trailers ProLine Beavertail 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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