Head to head
Brian James A4 Transporter vs Debon C800
The Brian James A4 Transporter is 230kg lighter empty. The Debon C800 is rated 500kg heavier gross and carries 270kg more.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Debon C800 weighs 230kg more empty.
- Gross weight: the Debon C800 is rated 500kg heavier gross.
- Payload: the Debon C800 carries 270kg more.
Specifications side by side
| Brian James A4 Transporter | Debon C800 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3000kg | 3500kg |
| Unladen weight | 770kg | 1000kg |
| Payload | 2230kg | 2500kg |
| Axles | Twin axle | 2 |
| Internal bed | 4.5m x 2.0m | - |
| Internal length | - | 370-433cm |
| Internal width | - | 178-201cm |
| Internal height | - | 179.5-201cm |
Sources: Brian James A4 Transporter, Debon C800. 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 230kg 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 C800 if...
- you want one that is rated 500kg heavier gross
- you want one that carries 270kg more
A large box van aimed at businesses moving significant volumes of stock or equipment, such as caterers or event hire firms, needing a full 3500kg-class trailer.
Listed by
- Kent Towing Solutions - Tunbridge Wells
- Fieldfare Trailer Centre - Salisbury
Common questions
What is the difference between the Brian James A4 Transporter and the Debon C800?
The Brian James A4 Transporter is 230kg lighter empty. The Debon C800 is rated 500kg heavier gross and carries 270kg 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 C800 is a a twin-axle enclosed box van trailer rated at 3500kg gross weight..
Which is lighter, the Brian James A4 Transporter or the Debon C800?
The Brian James A4 Transporter. It is 230kg lighter empty than the Debon C800.
Which carries more, the Brian James A4 Transporter or the Debon C800?
The Debon C800, by 270kg.
Can I tow the Brian James A4 Transporter or the Debon C800 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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