Head to head
Brian James A4 Transporter vs Nugent P3718T
The Nugent P3718T is rated 500kg heavier gross.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Gross weight: the Nugent P3718T is rated 500kg heavier gross.
Specifications side by side
| Brian James A4 Transporter | Nugent P3718T | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3000kg | 3500kg |
| Unladen weight | 770kg | - |
| Payload | 2230kg | - |
| Internal bed | 4.5m x 2.0m | - |
| Axles | Twin axle | - |
| Bed length | - | 3.7m |
| Bed width | - | 1.8m |
| Bed height | - | 403mm |
| Wheels | - | 13 inch |
Sources: Brian James A4 Transporter, Nugent P3718T. 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 P3718T if...
- you want one that is rated 500kg heavier gross
The P3718T is one of Nugent's tri-axle plant trailers, using its Dual Drive suspension to keep a low, stable loading angle for machinery. It suits contractors and plant hire firms who want the extra stability of three axles over a twin-axle model like the Ifor Williams GX126 at a similar 3500kg gross weight.
Full P3718T specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Brian James A4 Transporter and the Nugent P3718T?
The Nugent P3718T 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 Nugent P3718T is a a tri-axle plant trailer for carrying diggers, dumpers and similar machinery..
Can I tow the Brian James A4 Transporter or the Nugent P3718T 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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