Head to head
Brian James A Transporter (A4) vs PRG Trailers ProLine Beavertail
The PRG Trailers ProLine Beavertail is rated 1 tonnes heavier gross.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Gross weight: the PRG Trailers ProLine Beavertail is rated 1 tonnes heavier gross.
Specifications side by side
| Brian James A Transporter (A4) | PRG Trailers ProLine Beavertail | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2,000kg to 3,000kg depending on variant | 3,000kg (twin axle, 10in wheels) up to 3,500kg (twin axle 13in wheels, and all tri axle models) |
| Brakes | Braked, tandem axle | Braked (Alko AAA self-adjusting brakes) |
| Bed | 3.7m x 1.8m up to 5.0m x 2.0m depending on variant | - |
| Payload | - | 1,975kg to 2,550kg depending on configuration |
| Internal bed | - | 4.88m to 6.40m long, 2.13m or 2.28m wide |
| Axles | - | Twin or Tri |
Sources: Brian James A Transporter (A4), PRG Trailers ProLine Beavertail. 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
- Trek-Trailers Three Counties - Hereford
Buy or hire the ProLine Beavertail if...
- you want one that is rated 1 tonnes heavier gross
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 Transporter (A4) and the PRG Trailers ProLine Beavertail?
The PRG Trailers ProLine Beavertail is rated 1 tonnes heavier gross. The Brian James A Transporter (A4) is a open flatbed car transporter, twin axle; the PRG Trailers ProLine Beavertail is a pRG Trailers' open beavertail car trailer range, built with a hinged tail ramp for loading low cars..
Can I tow the Brian James A Transporter (A4) 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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