Head to head
Brian James A4 Transporter vs Lider 38398
The Lider 38398 is 310kg lighter empty. The Brian James A4 Transporter is rated 500kg heavier gross.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Brian James A4 Transporter weighs 310kg more empty.
- Gross weight: the Brian James A4 Transporter is rated 500kg heavier gross.
Specifications side by side
| Brian James A4 Transporter | Lider 38398 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3000kg | 2500kg |
| Unladen weight | 770kg | 460kg |
| Axles | Twin axle | 2 |
| Payload | 2230kg | - |
| Internal bed | 4.5m x 2.0m | - |
| Internal length | - | 300cm |
| Internal width | - | 150cm |
| Internal height | - | 50cm |
| Brakes | - | Braked |
Sources: Brian James A4 Transporter, Lider 38398. 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 rated 500kg heavier gross
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 38398 if...
- you want one that is 310kg lighter empty
A high-sided twin-axle general purpose trailer for builders and landscapers clearing large volumes of light bulky waste, with over two tonnes of rated payload.
Listed by
- Lider Trailers - Accrington, Blackburn
Common questions
What is the difference between the Brian James A4 Transporter and the Lider 38398?
The Lider 38398 is 310kg lighter empty. The Brian James A4 Transporter is rated 500kg heavier gross. 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 38398 is a a braked twin-axle general purpose trailer rated at 2500kg gross weight..
Which is lighter, the Brian James A4 Transporter or the Lider 38398?
The Lider 38398. It is 310kg lighter empty than the Brian James A4 Transporter.
Can I tow the Brian James A4 Transporter or the Lider 38398 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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