Head to head
Brian James A4 Transporter vs Ifor Williams TT3017
The Ifor Williams TT3017 is rated 500kg heavier gross. The Brian James A4 Transporter is 100kg lighter empty.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Gross weight: the Ifor Williams TT3017 is rated 500kg heavier gross.
- Unladen weight: the Ifor Williams TT3017 weighs 100kg more empty.
Specifications side by side
| Brian James A4 Transporter | Ifor Williams TT3017 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3000kg | 3,500kg |
| Unladen weight | 770kg | 870-880kg depending on tyre specification |
| Payload | 2230kg | - |
| Internal bed | 4.5m x 2.0m | - |
| Axles | Twin axle | - |
| Internal body | - | 3.01m x 1.62m (9ft 9in x 5ft 6in) |
| Brakes | - | Braked |
Sources: Brian James A4 Transporter, Ifor Williams TT3017. 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 100kg 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 TT3017 if...
- you want one that is rated 500kg heavier gross
A mid-size powered tipper used by groundworkers, agricultural contractors and self-builders moving muck, aggregate and spoil. The electric tipping ram is what you are paying for over a hand-winch tipper, and on a trailer used weekly it earns that back quickly.
Listed by
- Blains Trailers & Tyres - Hemel Hempstead, Great Gaddesden
- Barnwell Trailers Ltd - Peterborough, Oundle, Barnwell
Common questions
What is the difference between the Brian James A4 Transporter and the Ifor Williams TT3017?
The Ifor Williams TT3017 is rated 500kg heavier gross. The Brian James A4 Transporter is 100kg lighter empty. 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 TT3017 is a tipping trailer, twin axle.
Which is lighter, the Brian James A4 Transporter or the Ifor Williams TT3017?
The Brian James A4 Transporter. It is 100kg lighter empty than the Ifor Williams TT3017.
Can I tow the Brian James A4 Transporter or the Ifor Williams TT3017 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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