Head to head
Brian James A4 Transporter vs Erde 153
The Erde 153 is 646kg lighter empty. The Brian James A4 Transporter carries 1,704kg more.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Brian James A4 Transporter weighs 646kg more empty.
- Payload: the Brian James A4 Transporter carries 1,704kg more.
Specifications side by side
| Brian James A4 Transporter | Erde 153 | |
|---|---|---|
| Unladen weight | 770kg | 124kg |
| Payload | 2230kg | 526kg |
| Gross weight | 3000kg | - |
| Internal bed | 4.5m x 2.0m | - |
| Axles | Twin axle | - |
| Internal length | - | 144cm |
| Internal width | - | 98cm |
| Internal height | - | 40cm |
Sources: Brian James A4 Transporter, Erde 153. 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 carries 1,704kg 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 153 if...
- you want one that is 646kg lighter empty
A mid-sized step up from the 122 for buyers wanting more load capacity for camping equipment or garden waste. The 144cm bed and 40cm sides make it a garden-waste and camping trailer rather than a builders one, and at 124kg unladen one person can manoeuvre it.
Listed by
- Towy Trailer Centre - Llandeilo, Ffairfach
- Trailer Centre - Rowley Regis
Common questions
What is the difference between the Brian James A4 Transporter and the Erde 153?
The Erde 153 is 646kg lighter empty. The Brian James A4 Transporter carries 1,704kg 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 Erde 153 is a a small unbraked single-axle camping and leisure trailer..
Which is lighter, the Brian James A4 Transporter or the Erde 153?
The Erde 153. It is 646kg lighter empty than the Brian James A4 Transporter.
Which carries more, the Brian James A4 Transporter or the Erde 153?
The Brian James A4 Transporter, by 1,704kg.
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