Head to head
Brian James A4 Transporter vs Richardson Trailers Supreme Excel
The Brian James A4 Transporter is 150kg lighter empty.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Richardson Trailers Supreme Excel weighs 150kg more empty.
Specifications side by side
| Brian James A4 Transporter | Richardson Trailers Supreme Excel | |
|---|---|---|
| Unladen weight | 770kg | 920kg |
| Gross weight | 3000kg | - |
| Payload | 2230kg | - |
| Internal bed | 4.5m x 2.0m | - |
| Axles | Twin axle | - |
| Horse capacity | - | 2 horses (16.2hh) |
Sources: Brian James A4 Transporter, Richardson Trailers Supreme Excel. 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 150kg 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 Supreme Excel if...
A lightweight two-horse trailer from Richardson's Supreme range, chosen by owners who want to keep unladen weight down so it can be towed by a smaller car or 4x4.
Listed by
- Horse Trailer Sales - Robertsbridge, Staplecross
Common questions
What is the difference between the Brian James A4 Transporter and the Richardson Trailers Supreme Excel?
The Brian James A4 Transporter is 150kg 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 Supreme Excel is a lightweight two-horse trailer.
Which is lighter, the Brian James A4 Transporter or the Richardson Trailers Supreme Excel?
The Brian James A4 Transporter. It is 150kg lighter empty than the Richardson Trailers Supreme Excel.
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