Head to head
Brian James A4 Transporter vs Brian James Race Transporter 6
The Brian James A4 Transporter is 670kg lighter empty and carries 170kg more. The Brian James Race Transporter 6 has a bed 1.0m (3.5ft) longer and is rated 500kg heavier gross.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Brian James Race Transporter 6 weighs 670kg more empty.
- Internal bed: the Brian James Race Transporter 6 has a bed 1.0m (3.5ft) longer.
- Gross weight: the Brian James Race Transporter 6 is rated 500kg heavier gross.
- Payload: the Brian James A4 Transporter carries 170kg more.
Specifications side by side
| Brian James A4 Transporter | Brian James Race Transporter 6 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3000kg | 3500kg |
| Unladen weight | 770kg | from 1440kg |
| Payload | 2230kg | up to 2060kg |
| Internal bed | 4.5m x 2.0m | 5.5m / 6.0m / 6.5m long |
| Axles | Twin axle | Tri-axle |
| Internal width | - | 2.13m / 2.35m |
Sources: Brian James A4 Transporter, Brian James Race Transporter 6. 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 is 670kg lighter empty
- you want one that carries 170kg more
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 Race Transporter 6 if...
- you want one that has a bed 1.0m (3.5ft) longer
- you want one that is rated 500kg heavier gross
Chosen by professional race and recovery outfits carrying wider GT or modified cars that need the extra internal width over the Race Transporter 4 and 5. The tri-axle chassis and electric tilt-bed suit frequent, heavier-duty use.
Listed by
- Bicester Trailer Centre - Bicester
Common questions
What is the difference between the Brian James A4 Transporter and the Brian James Race Transporter 6?
The Brian James A4 Transporter is 670kg lighter empty and carries 170kg more. The Brian James Race Transporter 6 has a bed 1.0m (3.5ft) longer and 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 Race Transporter 6 is a a tri-axle electric tilt-bed car transporter for heavier or wider vehicles.
Which is lighter, the Brian James A4 Transporter or the Brian James Race Transporter 6?
The Brian James A4 Transporter. It is 670kg lighter empty than the Brian James Race Transporter 6.
Which carries more, the Brian James A4 Transporter or the Brian James Race Transporter 6?
The Brian James A4 Transporter, by 170kg.
Can I tow the Brian James A4 Transporter or the Brian James Race Transporter 6 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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