Head to head
Brian James A4 Transporter vs Eco-Trailer Velocity iQ
The Brian James A4 Transporter is 210kg lighter empty and carries 210kg more.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Eco-Trailer Velocity iQ weighs 210kg more empty.
- Payload: the Brian James A4 Transporter carries 210kg more.
Specifications side by side
| Brian James A4 Transporter | Eco-Trailer Velocity iQ | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3000kg | 3,000kg |
| Unladen weight | 770kg | 980kg |
| Payload | 2230kg | 2,020kg |
| Internal bed | 4.5m x 2.0m | - |
| Axles | Twin axle | - |
| Overall dimensions | - | 7.15m x 2.48m x 2.40m |
| Bed length | - | 4.88m |
Sources: Brian James A4 Transporter, Eco-Trailer Velocity iQ. 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 210kg lighter empty
- you want one that carries 210kg 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 Velocity iQ if...
An enclosed trailer that keeps a car dry and out of sight in transit, built on Eco-Trailer's own chassis. Motorsport teams and car traders hire it to move a vehicle without exposing it to weather or attention on the road.
Listed by
- OK Racing Trailer Hire - Hertfordshire
Common questions
What is the difference between the Brian James A4 Transporter and the Eco-Trailer Velocity iQ?
The Brian James A4 Transporter is 210kg lighter empty and carries 210kg 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 Eco-Trailer Velocity iQ is a enclosed car transporter trailer.
Which is lighter, the Brian James A4 Transporter or the Eco-Trailer Velocity iQ?
The Brian James A4 Transporter. It is 210kg lighter empty than the Eco-Trailer Velocity iQ.
Which carries more, the Brian James A4 Transporter or the Eco-Trailer Velocity iQ?
The Brian James A4 Transporter, by 210kg.
Can I tow the Brian James A4 Transporter or the Eco-Trailer Velocity iQ 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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