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Brian James A4 Transporter vs SDC Trailers Rollerbed
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 SDC Trailers Rollerbed is a curtain-sided car transporter trailer with a roller bed for loading vehicles.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Specifications side by side
| Brian James A4 Transporter | SDC Trailers Rollerbed | |
|---|---|---|
| Axles | Twin axle | SAF axles on drums |
| Gross weight | 3000kg | - |
| Unladen weight | 770kg | - |
| Payload | 2230kg | - |
| Internal bed | 4.5m x 2.0m | - |
| Length | - | 4m |
| Curtains | - | XL-rated curtains |
Sources: Brian James A4 Transporter, SDC Trailers Rollerbed. 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 Rollerbed if...
A car transporter trailer built by SDC, Northern Ireland's largest trailer maker, used by vehicle recovery and haulage firms for moving cars on a roller bed. The curtain sides let vehicles be loaded and secured from either side.
Listed by
- Central Trailer Solutions Limited - Burton-on-Trent
- Central Trailer Solutions Limited - Burton-on-Trent, Alrewas
Common questions
What is the difference between the Brian James A4 Transporter and the SDC Trailers Rollerbed?
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 SDC Trailers Rollerbed is a curtain-sided car transporter trailer with a roller bed for loading vehicles.
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