Head to head
Brian James A4 Transporter vs Ifor Williams DP120
The Ifor Williams DP120 is rated 500kg heavier gross.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Gross weight: the Ifor Williams DP120 is rated 500kg heavier gross.
Specifications side by side
| Brian James A4 Transporter | Ifor Williams DP120 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3000kg | 3500kg |
| Axles | Twin axle | Tri-axle |
| Unladen weight | 770kg | - |
| Payload | 2230kg | - |
| Internal bed | 4.5m x 2.0m | - |
| Brakes | - | Braked |
| Size | - | 14ft x 6ft |
Sources: Brian James A4 Transporter, Ifor Williams DP120. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the A4 Transporter if...
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 DP120 if...
- you want one that is rated 500kg heavier gross
Ifor Williams DP120, carried by UK dealers and hire companies listed on GetBrent for sale. The big Ifor Williams livestock trailer. At 14ft on three axles it carries a full load of cattle or sheep, and it is bought by farms and contractors moving stock in numbers to market and between holdings.
Listed by
- Barnwell Trailers Ltd - Peterborough, Oundle, Barnwell
Common questions
What is the difference between the Brian James A4 Transporter and the Ifor Williams DP120?
The Ifor Williams DP120 is rated 500kg heavier gross. 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 Ifor Williams DP120 is a livestock trailer, tri-axle, 14ft x 6ft.
Can I tow the Brian James A4 Transporter or the Ifor Williams DP120 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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