Head to head
Brian James A4 Transporter vs Ifor Williams Transporta
The Brian James A4 Transporter is 710kg lighter empty. The Ifor Williams Transporta is rated 500kg heavier gross.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Ifor Williams Transporta weighs 710kg more empty.
- Gross weight: the Ifor Williams Transporta is rated 500kg heavier gross.
Specifications side by side
| Brian James A4 Transporter | Ifor Williams Transporta | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3000kg | 3500kg |
| Unladen weight | 770kg | 1480kg |
| Payload | 2230kg | - |
| Internal bed | 4.5m x 2.0m | - |
| Axles | Twin axle | - |
| Internal length | - | 5220mm |
| Internal width | - | 2236mm |
| Overall length | - | 6595mm |
Sources: Brian James A4 Transporter, Ifor Williams Transporta. 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 710kg lighter empty
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 Transporta if...
- you want one that is rated 500kg heavier gross
A car transporter trailer aimed at racers and track day drivers moving a single competition car, sitting within Ifor Williams's wider car transporter range alongside its tiltbed and beavertail designs.
Listed by
- John Page Trailers Ltd - Ashford, Biddenden
Common questions
What is the difference between the Brian James A4 Transporter and the Ifor Williams Transporta?
The Brian James A4 Transporter is 710kg lighter empty. The Ifor Williams Transporta 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 Transporta is a motorsport car transporter trailer.
Which is lighter, the Brian James A4 Transporter or the Ifor Williams Transporta?
The Brian James A4 Transporter. It is 710kg lighter empty than the Ifor Williams Transporta.
Can I tow the Brian James A4 Transporter or the Ifor Williams Transporta 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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