Head to head
Brian James A4 Transporter vs Debon C500
The Debon C500 is 170kg lighter empty. The Brian James A4 Transporter is rated 400kg heavier gross and carries 230kg more.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Brian James A4 Transporter weighs 170kg more empty.
- Gross weight: the Brian James A4 Transporter is rated 400kg heavier gross.
- Payload: the Brian James A4 Transporter carries 230kg more.
Specifications side by side
| Brian James A4 Transporter | Debon C500 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3000kg | 2600kg |
| Unladen weight | 770kg | 600kg |
| Payload | 2230kg | 2000kg |
| Axles | Twin axle | 2 |
| Internal bed | 4.5m x 2.0m | - |
| Internal length | - | 320cm |
| Internal width | - | 167cm |
| Internal height | - | 200cm |
| Brakes | - | Braked |
Sources: Brian James A4 Transporter, Debon C500. 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 400kg heavier gross
- you want one that carries 230kg 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 C500 if...
- you want one that is 170kg lighter empty
A twin-axle step up for businesses that have outgrown the single-axle C-series, with enough height to walk inside and enough payload for bulk stock.
Listed by
- Kent Towing Solutions - Tunbridge Wells
Common questions
What is the difference between the Brian James A4 Transporter and the Debon C500?
The Debon C500 is 170kg lighter empty. The Brian James A4 Transporter is rated 400kg heavier gross and carries 230kg more. 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 Debon C500 is a a braked twin-axle enclosed box van trailer rated at 2600kg gross weight..
Which is lighter, the Brian James A4 Transporter or the Debon C500?
The Debon C500. It is 170kg lighter empty than the Brian James A4 Transporter.
Which carries more, the Brian James A4 Transporter or the Debon C500?
The Brian James A4 Transporter, by 230kg.
Can I tow the Brian James A4 Transporter or the Debon C500 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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