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Brian James A4 Transporter vs Brian James Race Transporter 7

The Brian James Race Transporter 7 has a bed 1.0m (3.5ft) longer and is rated 500kg heavier gross.

Last reviewed 13 September 2026

Brian James A4 Transporter
Brian James A4 Transporter - image: Formula Trailers,, Brian-James Trailers Main Dealer in the SW UK
Brian James Race Transporter 7
Brian James Race Transporter 7 - image: yorkshire.trek-trailers.co.uk

Key differences

Specifications side by side

Brian James A4 TransporterBrian James Race Transporter 7
Gross weight3000kg3500kg
Payload2230kgup to 2235kg
Internal bed4.5m x 2.0m5.5m / 6.0m long
AxlesTwin axleTwin or Tri
Unladen weight770kg-
Internal width-2.1m / 2.3m

Sources: Brian James A4 Transporter, Brian James Race Transporter 7. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.

Buy or hire 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 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.

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Buy or hire the Race Transporter 7 if...

  • you want one that has a bed 1.0m (3.5ft) longer
  • you want one that is rated 500kg heavier gross
  • you want one that carries 5kg more

Sits at the top of the Race Transporter range for teams hauling larger or wider vehicles where the Race Transporter 6 is still not wide enough. The twin/tri-axle choice lets buyers trade a little unladen weight against stability at the widest bed option.

Full Race Transporter 7 specifications →

Common questions

What is the difference between the Brian James A4 Transporter and the Brian James Race Transporter 7?

The Brian James Race Transporter 7 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 7 is a the largest Race Transporter, offered in twin or tri-axle form for heavier vehicles.

Which carries more, the Brian James A4 Transporter or the Brian James Race Transporter 7?

The Brian James Race Transporter 7, by 5kg.

Can I tow the Brian James A4 Transporter or the Brian James Race Transporter 7 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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