Head to head
Brian James A4 Transporter vs Lider 32680
The Lider 32680 is rated 500kg heavier gross and is 70kg lighter empty.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Gross weight: the Lider 32680 is rated 500kg heavier gross.
- Unladen weight: the Brian James A4 Transporter weighs 70kg more empty.
Specifications side by side
| Brian James A4 Transporter | Lider 32680 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3000kg | 3500kg |
| Unladen weight | 770kg | 700kg |
| Internal bed | 4.5m x 2.0m | 406 x 215cm |
| Axles | Twin axle | 2 |
| Payload | 2230kg | - |
| Brakes | - | Braked |
Sources: Brian James A4 Transporter, Lider 32680. 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 32680 if...
- you want one that is rated 500kg heavier gross
- you want one that is 70kg lighter empty
Aimed at plant hire firms and groundworkers moving heavier machinery such as a full-size mini excavator, since the 3500kg rating is the largest flatbed in this size before a driver needs a category B+E licence.
Listed by
- Lider Trailers - Accrington, Blackburn
Common questions
What is the difference between the Brian James A4 Transporter and the Lider 32680?
The Lider 32680 is rated 500kg heavier gross and is 70kg 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 Lider 32680 is a a braked twin-axle flatbed trailer rated at 3500kg gross weight..
Which is lighter, the Brian James A4 Transporter or the Lider 32680?
The Lider 32680. It is 70kg lighter empty than the Brian James A4 Transporter.
Can I tow the Brian James A4 Transporter or the Lider 32680 on a car licence?
Yes, as far as the licence goes. Both are rated at or under 3,500kg gross, and a car (B) licence has covered towing up to 3,500kg since 16 December 2021. Your car still has to be rated to tow the loaded weight - check the handbook or the VIN plate.
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