Head to head
Brian James A4 Transporter vs Nugent P2813S
The Nugent P2813S is 190kg lighter empty. 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 190kg more empty.
- Gross weight: the Brian James A4 Transporter is rated 300kg heavier gross.
Specifications side by side
| Brian James A4 Transporter | Nugent P2813S | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3000kg | 2,700kg |
| Unladen weight | 770kg | 580kg |
| Payload | 2230kg | - |
| Internal bed | 4.5m x 2.0m | - |
| Axles | Twin axle | - |
| Bed | - | 2.792m x 1.348m |
Sources: Brian James A4 Transporter, Nugent P2813S. 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 P2813S if...
- you want one that is 190kg lighter empty
A compact, low-loading plant trailer sized around a mini excavator. The bed is deliberately short, which is the point: it suits a 1.5 to 2 tonne machine and keeps the whole outfit towable rather than chasing capacity it does not need.
Full P2813S specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Brian James A4 Transporter and the Nugent P2813S?
The Nugent P2813S is 190kg lighter empty. 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 Nugent P2813S is a plant trailer, twin axle.
Which is lighter, the Brian James A4 Transporter or the Nugent P2813S?
The Nugent P2813S. It is 190kg lighter empty than the Brian James A4 Transporter.
Can I tow the Brian James A4 Transporter or the Nugent P2813S 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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