Head to head
Brian James A4 Transporter vs Ifor Williams GD84
The Ifor Williams GD84 is 320kg lighter empty and carries 20kg more. The Brian James A4 Transporter is rated 300kg heavier gross.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Brian James A4 Transporter weighs 320kg more empty.
- Gross weight: the Brian James A4 Transporter is rated 300kg heavier gross.
- Payload: the Ifor Williams GD84 carries 20kg more.
Specifications side by side
| Brian James A4 Transporter | Ifor Williams GD84 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3000kg | 2700kg |
| Unladen weight | 770kg | 450kg |
| Payload | 2230kg | 2250kg |
| Axles | Twin axle | Twin |
| Internal bed | 4.5m x 2.0m | - |
| Internal length | - | 2.55m |
| Internal width | - | 1.25m |
Sources: Brian James A4 Transporter, Ifor Williams GD84. 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 rated 300kg heavier gross
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 GD84 if...
- you want one that is 320kg lighter empty
- you want one that carries 20kg more
A everyday farm and smallholding trailer for moving loose loads, logs or small livestock behind a 4x4 or pickup, chosen over the single-axle GD84 when the extra payload of a twin-axle chassis is needed.
Listed by
- Blains Trailers & Tyres - Hemel Hempstead, Great Gaddesden
Common questions
What is the difference between the Brian James A4 Transporter and the Ifor Williams GD84?
The Ifor Williams GD84 is 320kg lighter empty and carries 20kg more. The Brian James A4 Transporter is rated 300kg 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 GD84 is a a general-purpose dropside trailer.
Which is lighter, the Brian James A4 Transporter or the Ifor Williams GD84?
The Ifor Williams GD84. It is 320kg lighter empty than the Brian James A4 Transporter.
Which carries more, the Brian James A4 Transporter or the Ifor Williams GD84?
The Ifor Williams GD84, by 20kg.
Can I tow the Brian James A4 Transporter or the Ifor Williams GD84 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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