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Brian James A4 Transporter vs Brian James Race Sport
Two models people put on the same shortlist. Every figure below is sourced, and where one side has a specification the other does not publish, the row is left out rather than filled with a guess.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
| Brian James A4 Transporter | Brian James Race Sport | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3000kg | 3000kg |
| Unladen weight | 770kg | from 1070kg |
| Payload | 2230kg | up to 1930kg |
| Internal bed | 4.5m x 2.0m | 4.5m / 5.0m / 5.5m long x 2.0m / 2.1m wide |
| Axles | Twin axle | Twin |
Only specifications published for both models appear here. Full Brian James A4 Transporter figures and full Brian James Race Sport figures.
Choose the A4 Transporter if...
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 straightforward 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.
Dealers listed this model as 'A4', '130 A4 Transporter' and 'A Series'; all point to Brian James' A Transporter range, where the 4.5m twin-axle bed (model code 130-4520-30-2-12) is the version generally sold as the A4.
Full specifications →Choose the Race Sport if...
A step up from the basic A Transporter range for racers and dealers who tie cars down often and want a punched deck for extra restraint options. It sits below the Race Transporter range on price while still covering most single-car trailering needs.
Full specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Brian James A4 Transporter and the Brian James Race Sport?
Brian James A4 Transporter: 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 straightforward 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. Brian James Race Sport: A step up from the basic A Transporter range for racers and dealers who tie cars down often and want a punched deck for extra restraint options. It sits below the Race Transporter range on price while still covering most single-car trailering needs.
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