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Brian James A4 Transporter vs Brian James Digger Plant
The Brian James A4 Transporter has a bed 1.3m (4.5ft) longer. The Brian James Digger Plant is rated 500kg heavier gross.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Internal bed: the Brian James A4 Transporter has a bed 1.3m (4.5ft) longer.
- Gross weight: the Brian James Digger Plant is rated 500kg heavier gross.
Specifications side by side
| Brian James A4 Transporter | Brian James Digger Plant | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3000kg | 3500kg |
| Internal bed | 4.5m x 2.0m | 3.2m x 1.7m |
| Axles | Twin axle | Twin (12in wheels) |
| Unladen weight | 770kg | - |
| Payload | 2230kg | - |
Sources: Brian James A4 Transporter, Brian James Digger Plant. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the A4 Transporter if...
- you want one that has a bed 1.3m (4.5ft) longer
The A4 Transporter suits driving schools, small dealers and enthusiasts who need to move one car at a time behind a car-derived tow vehicle, offering a simple twin-axle bed without the cost of a beavertail or enclosed body. Its compact size makes it easier to store and manoeuvre than the longer trailers in the A Transporter range.
Listed by
- Compass Trailers - Lewes, Ringmer
- Saxons Trailers - Westerham, Biggin Hill
- R M Trailer Centre - Middlesbrough, North Ormesby
- Formula Trailers,, Brian-James Trailers Main Dealer in the SW UK - Wellington, Poole
Buy or hire the Digger Plant if...
- you want one that is rated 500kg heavier gross
Used by groundworkers and plant hire firms to move a mini digger between sites behind a pickup or 4x4. Its bed size and gross weight target machines around the 3 to 3.5 tonne mark rather than heavier plant.
Listed by
- Formula Trailers,, Brian-James Trailers Main Dealer in the SW UK - Wellington, Poole
Common questions
What is the difference between the Brian James A4 Transporter and the Brian James Digger Plant?
The Brian James A4 Transporter has a bed 1.3m (4.5ft) longer. The Brian James Digger Plant is rated 500kg heavier gross. The Brian James A4 Transporter is a twin-axle open car transporter trailer from Brian James' A Transporter range, built for towing one car on a 4.5m bed.; the Brian James Digger Plant is a a twin-axle plant trailer built for carrying a mini excavator or similar machine.
Can I tow the Brian James A4 Transporter or the Brian James Digger Plant 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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