Head to head
Brian James A4 Transporter vs Brian James Tipper
The Brian James Tipper carries 270kg more. The Brian James A4 Transporter is rated 300kg heavier gross and is 15kg lighter empty.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Payload: the Brian James Tipper carries 270kg more.
- Gross weight: the Brian James A4 Transporter is rated 300kg heavier gross.
- Unladen weight: the Brian James Tipper weighs 15kg more empty.
Specifications side by side
| Brian James A4 Transporter | Brian James Tipper | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3000kg | 2700kg / 3500kg |
| Unladen weight | 770kg | from 785kg |
| Payload | 2230kg | up to 2500kg |
| Axles | Twin axle | Twin or Tri |
| Internal bed | 4.5m x 2.0m | - |
| Internal width | - | 1.6m / 2.0m |
| Internal length | - | 3.1m to 4.0m |
Sources: Brian James A4 Transporter, Brian James Tipper. 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 rated 300kg heavier gross
- you want one that is 15kg lighter empty
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 Tipper if...
- you want one that carries 270kg more
Used by builders, landscapers and small hauliers who need to tip loose materials rather than lift them off by hand. The range of widths, lengths and axle counts lets a buyer match capacity to their tow vehicle's rating.
Listed by
- Formula Trailers,, Brian-James Trailers Main Dealer in the SW UK - Wellington, Poole
- Fieldfare Trailer Centre - Salisbury
Common questions
What is the difference between the Brian James A4 Transporter and the Brian James Tipper?
The Brian James Tipper carries 270kg more. The Brian James A4 Transporter is rated 300kg heavier gross and is 15kg lighter empty. 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 Tipper is a a hydraulic tipping trailer for aggregate, waste and general building materials.
Which is lighter, the Brian James A4 Transporter or the Brian James Tipper?
The Brian James A4 Transporter. It is 15kg lighter empty than the Brian James Tipper.
Which carries more, the Brian James A4 Transporter or the Brian James Tipper?
The Brian James Tipper, by 270kg.
Can I tow the Brian James A4 Transporter or the Brian James Tipper 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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