Head to head
Brian James A4 Transporter vs Erde 213
The Erde 213 is 580kg lighter empty. The Brian James A4 Transporter carries 1,670kg more.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Brian James A4 Transporter weighs 580kg more empty.
- Payload: the Brian James A4 Transporter carries 1,670kg more.
Specifications side by side
| Brian James A4 Transporter | Erde 213 | |
|---|---|---|
| Unladen weight | 770kg | 190kg |
| Payload | 2230kg | 560kg |
| Gross weight | 3000kg | - |
| Internal bed | 4.5m x 2.0m | - |
| Axles | Twin axle | - |
| Internal length | - | 205cm |
| Internal width | - | 129cm |
| Internal height | - | 40cm |
Sources: Brian James A4 Transporter, Erde 213. 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 1,670kg 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 213 if...
- you want one that is 580kg lighter empty
The largest of Erde's compact leisure trailers here, suited to buyers who need the extra bed length for bulkier loads. At 205cm the bed is long enough for fence panels and flat-pack furniture, and the 560kg payload covers a full load of soil or rubble within the unbraked limit.
Listed by
- Saxons Trailers - Westerham, Biggin Hill
Common questions
What is the difference between the Brian James A4 Transporter and the Erde 213?
The Erde 213 is 580kg lighter empty. The Brian James A4 Transporter carries 1,670kg 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 213 is a an unbraked single-axle camping and leisure trailer..
Which is lighter, the Brian James A4 Transporter or the Erde 213?
The Erde 213. It is 580kg lighter empty than the Brian James A4 Transporter.
Which carries more, the Brian James A4 Transporter or the Erde 213?
The Brian James A4 Transporter, by 1,670kg.
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