If you need to transport a car, our Brian James A-Transporter car trailers offer a practical and versatile solution for moving everything from sports cars and classics to track cars, project vehicles and non-running cars.
Available to hire from Hampshire Trailer Co, our car transporters feature a hydraulic tilt bed, manual winch and extendable loading ramps, making them ideal for a wide range of vehicle transportation requirements.
In the video below, we give you a complete overview of our Brian James A-Transporter, including what's included in the storage locker, how to operate the hydraulic tilt bed, use the winch and loading ramps, and correctly hitch the trailer to your tow vehicle.
Brian James A-Transporter Specifications
At Hampshire Trailer Co, we offer two sizes of Brian James A-Transporter car trailers, allowing customers to choose the most suitable option for their vehicle.
| Specification | 5m A-Transporter | 4m A-Transporter |
|---|---|---|
| Bed Length | 5.0m | 4.0m |
| Bed Width | 2.1m | 1.9m |
| Gross Weight | 3,500kg | 2,700kg |
| Maximum Payload | 2,589kg | 1,924kg |
| Braking | Braked | Braked |
| Tilt Bed | Hydraulic | Hydraulic |
| Winch | Manual | Manual |
| Loading Ramps | Extendable 6ft | Extendable 6ft |
Before hiring, it's important to check your vehicle's dimensions and weight, as well as the towing capacity of your tow vehicle.
If you're unsure which transporter is suitable, get in touch with us before booking.
Hydraulic Tilt Bed for Easier Vehicle Loading
One of the main features of the Brian James A-Transporter is its hydraulic tilt bed, which helps reduce the loading angle when driving or winching a vehicle onto the trailer.
This is particularly useful when transporting sports cars, track cars and other vehicles with relatively low ground clearance.
As demonstrated in our video, the trailer bed can be tilted using its hydraulic mechanism, allowing the loading ramps to be positioned at a shallower angle.
The bed is then returned to its travelling position and secured before towing.
Manual Winch for Vehicle Loading
Both of our A-Transporters are equipped with a manual winch, conveniently positioned at the front of the trailer.
The winch is particularly useful when transporting vehicles that cannot be driven, such as non-running project cars, vehicles requiring recovery or cars that need to be carefully pulled onto the trailer.
In our video, we demonstrate the winch's main features and basic operation.
Always ensure that the winch is correctly operated and attached to a suitable recovery point on the vehicle being loaded.
Extendable 6ft Loading Ramps
Our Brian James car transporters are fitted with extendable 6ft loading ramps, designed to work alongside the hydraulic tilt bed.
The combination of the ramps and tilting bed helps provide a gradual approach angle when loading a vehicle.
In the video, we demonstrate how the ramps are extended, positioned and returned to their storage position after use.
Before loading any vehicle, it's important to ensure the ramps are correctly positioned and secured in accordance with the trailer's operating instructions.
Storage Locker and Equipment
At the front of the A-Transporter is a built-in storage locker, providing a convenient location for trailer equipment and accessories.
In our video, we take a look inside the locker and show you the equipment and features available on the trailer.
Before collecting your trailer, we recommend checking whether you require any additional equipment, such as wheel securing straps, for your particular vehicle.
How to Hitch a Brian James Car Trailer
Our A-Transporters use a braked towball coupling, with a jockey wheel, handbrake, breakaway cable and electrical connection.
In the video, we demonstrate the basic process of hitching the trailer to a suitable tow vehicle.
This includes positioning the trailer coupling over the towball, lowering it into place using the jockey wheel, checking that the coupling is securely engaged, attaching the breakaway cable correctly, securing the jockey wheel and connecting the trailer electrics.
Before setting off, always ensure the coupling is properly engaged, the handbrake is released, the lights are working and the trailer is safe for travel.
You should also confirm that your vehicle and driving licence are suitable for the weight of the trailer and its load.
Car Trailer Hire in Hampshire
Our Brian James A-Transporter car trailers are available to hire from Hampshire Trailer Co, conveniently located for customers across Fareham, Portsmouth, Southampton, Winchester and the surrounding Hampshire area.
Whether you're collecting a newly purchased vehicle, transporting a track car to an event, moving a classic car or recovering a non-running project vehicle, our car transporters provide a purpose-built solution.
Alongside our car transporters, our hire fleet includes motorbike trailers, plant trailers and general-purpose utility trailers, with equipment available for daily, weekend and longer-term hire.
Hire a Brian James Car Transporter
You can view pricing, availability and further information about our 4m and 5m Brian James A-Transporter car trailers through Hampshire Trailer Co.
Not sure which trailer you need, whether your vehicle will fit or if your tow vehicle is suitable? Get in touch before booking and we'll be happy to help.
We'll also be publishing more practical guides covering how to load a car onto a trailer, how to secure a car using wheel straps, how to use a trailer winch and general trailer towing advice.
Book your car transporter online with Hampshire Trailer Co.