Head to head
Brian James A4 Transporter vs Debon C900
The Brian James A4 Transporter is 330kg lighter empty. The Debon C900 is rated 500kg heavier gross and carries 170kg more.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Debon C900 weighs 330kg more empty.
- Gross weight: the Debon C900 is rated 500kg heavier gross.
- Payload: the Debon C900 carries 170kg more.
Specifications side by side
| Brian James A4 Transporter | Debon C900 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3000kg | 3500kg |
| Unladen weight | 770kg | 1100kg |
| Payload | 2230kg | 2400kg |
| Axles | Twin axle | 2 |
| Internal bed | 4.5m x 2.0m | - |
Sources: Brian James A4 Transporter, Debon C900. 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 330kg 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 C900 if...
- you want one that is rated 500kg heavier gross
- you want one that carries 170kg more
The longest box van in the Roadster line, for businesses that need maximum internal length within the 3500kg unbraked-towing-vehicle-friendly class.
Listed by
- Kent Towing Solutions - Tunbridge Wells
Common questions
What is the difference between the Brian James A4 Transporter and the Debon C900?
The Brian James A4 Transporter is 330kg lighter empty. The Debon C900 is rated 500kg heavier gross and carries 170kg 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 C900 is a a twin-axle enclosed box van trailer rated at 3500kg gross weight, longer than the C800..
Which is lighter, the Brian James A4 Transporter or the Debon C900?
The Brian James A4 Transporter. It is 330kg lighter empty than the Debon C900.
Which carries more, the Brian James A4 Transporter or the Debon C900?
The Debon C900, by 170kg.
Can I tow the Brian James A4 Transporter or the Debon C900 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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