Head to head
Brian James A Transporter (A4) vs Brian James T Transporter
The Brian James T Transporter is rated 1.5 tonnes heavier gross.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Gross weight: the Brian James T Transporter is rated 1.5 tonnes heavier gross.
Specifications side by side
| Brian James A Transporter (A4) | Brian James T Transporter | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2,000kg to 3,000kg depending on variant | 3500kg |
| Bed | 3.7m x 1.8m up to 5.0m x 2.0m depending on variant | - |
| Brakes | Braked, tandem axle | - |
| Payload | - | 2530kg |
| Internal bed | - | 5.0m x 2.1m |
| Axles | - | Twin (12in steel rims) |
Sources: Brian James A Transporter (A4), Brian James T Transporter. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the A Transporter (A4) if...
One of the most common car trailers in Britain, bought by trade and private owners for moving road cars, project cars and small vans. The reason it sells is the spread of bed length and gross weight combinations, which lets you match the trailer to the tow car rather than the other way round.
Listed by
- Fieldfare Trailer Centre - Salisbury
- Bicester Trailer Centre - Bicester
- Trek-Trailers Three Counties - Hereford
Buy or hire the T Transporter if...
- you want one that is rated 1.5 tonnes heavier gross
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 Transporter (A4) and the Brian James T Transporter?
The Brian James T Transporter is rated 1.5 tonnes heavier gross. The Brian James A Transporter (A4) is a open flatbed car transporter, twin axle; the Brian James T Transporter is a an open twin-axle car transporter with a manual hydraulic tilt-bed.
Can I tow the Brian James A Transporter (A4) 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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