Head to head
Brian James A4 Transporter vs Richardson Trailers Rosette
The Brian James A4 Transporter is 50kg lighter empty.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Richardson Trailers Rosette weighs 50kg more empty.
Specifications side by side
| Brian James A4 Transporter | Richardson Trailers Rosette | |
|---|---|---|
| Unladen weight | 770kg | 820 kg |
| Gross weight | 3000kg | - |
| Payload | 2230kg | - |
| Internal bed | 4.5m x 2.0m | - |
| Axles | Twin axle | - |
| Maximum gross weight | - | 1750 kg |
| Overall length | - | 4.15 m (13 ft 7 in) |
| Overall width | - | 2.06 m (6 ft 9 in) |
| Overall height | - | 2.57 m (8 ft 6 in) |
Sources: Brian James A4 Transporter, Richardson Trailers Rosette. 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 50kg 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 Rosette if...
A horse trailer from Richardson's range, sold through UK horsebox dealers as a mid-range option for owners moving one or two horses.
Listed by
- Horse Trailer Sales - Robertsbridge, Staplecross
Common questions
What is the difference between the Brian James A4 Transporter and the Richardson Trailers Rosette?
The Brian James A4 Transporter is 50kg 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 Richardson Trailers Rosette is a horse trailer.
Which is lighter, the Brian James A4 Transporter or the Richardson Trailers Rosette?
The Brian James A4 Transporter. It is 50kg lighter empty than the Richardson Trailers Rosette.
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