Brian James Trailers A 260 – specifications
Built: 1996–1998 · Series: Trailers up to 3.5 t (Class O2)
Data for the version built 1996–1998 · Data origin: Official register · sources
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Brian James Trailers car trailers up to 3.5 t (class O2) – from motorsport roots to car-transporter specialist: A Series, Cargo, Clubman, 267 versions, widths up to 2,550 mm
Brian James Trailers is a British family business that began over four decades ago building motorsport trailers and today manufactures in Rugby, Warwickshire; in 2023 it received the King's Award for Enterprise. Its motorsport origins explain the breadth of the range: model families such as the A Series and A-Maxx for vehicle transport, Cargo as a closed box trailer and Clubman as a classic car transporter sit in the register alongside plant and tipper trailers, into which Brian James has since expanded its programme.
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The register lists 267 versions with kerb weights from 340 to 1,600 kg, gross weights from 1,300 to 3,500 kg and notably wide bodies from 1,730 to 2,550 mm, fitting its vehicle-transport focus; lengths range from 4,000 to 8,320 mm.
With its focus on car transporters and plant trailers, Brian James Trailers positions itself in the UK market alongside Ifor Williams, though more strongly aimed at professional users from motorsport, the car trade and construction than at agricultural or private customers.
On car transporters, the condition and function of loading ramps and lashing points matter in particular, plus, as with any class O2 trailer, the coupling head and overrun brake, axles and rubber-torsion suspension, frame corrosion, lighting system, floor or load bed and tarpaulin, and tyre age; Brian James sells through a UK and European dealer network with good parts supply.
Sources: SpecCodex register, model data: Brian James Trailers, Brian James Trailers
Technical data
Dimensions and weights
| Width | 2,290 mmcorrect |
|---|---|
| Coupling-to-axle distance | 970 mmcorrect |
| Unladen weight | 520 kgcorrect |
| Gross vehicle weight | 2,600 kgcorrect |
Drivetrain and chassis
| Wheels | 2correct |
|---|---|
| Top speed | 100 km/hcorrect |
Frequently asked questions
How much does the Brian James Trailers A 260 weigh?
The unladen weight is 520 kg.
What is the gross vehicle weight of the Brian James Trailers A 260?
2,600 kg.
Up to what speed is the Brian James Trailers A 260 approved?
Approved up to 100 km/h.
When was the Brian James Trailers A 260 built?
Production years: 1996–1998.
What to check before buying
- Search the frame and welds at the axle mounts — that is where cracks start.
- Check the brakes and the last inspection in the papers.
- Work the gross weight against the towing vehicle before buying.
- Compare the chassis number with the papers.
- Look at the floor, cover or body from the inside — rust does not show from outside.
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This page carries 8 individual figures for this model. They come from 1 recorded source; every figure can be traced there. What we cannot document is not here — we leave gaps open rather than estimate them.
The technical data on this page comes from official vehicle registration records (RDW/Traficom), not from the manufacturer.
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A TYPE T
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Enclosed Body, Vehicle Transporter
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Sources: RDW — Dutch national vehicle register (retrieved August 2026) · Data sources and cross-checks
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