Head to head
Brian James A4 Transporter vs Lider 39440
The Brian James A4 Transporter is rated 2,250kg heavier gross. The Lider 39440 is 575kg lighter empty.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Gross weight: the Brian James A4 Transporter is rated 2,250kg heavier gross.
- Unladen weight: the Brian James A4 Transporter weighs 575kg more empty.
Specifications side by side
| Brian James A4 Transporter | Lider 39440 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3000kg | 750kg |
| Unladen weight | 770kg | 195kg |
| Axles | Twin axle | 1 |
| Payload | 2230kg | - |
| Internal bed | 4.5m x 2.0m | - |
| Internal length | - | 201cm |
| Internal width | - | 133cm |
| Internal height | - | 40cm |
| Brakes | - | Unbraked |
Sources: Brian James A4 Transporter, Lider 39440. 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 2,250kg 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 39440 if...
- you want one that is 575kg lighter empty
A budget wood-sided trailer for garden waste, logs and general household loads, sold as a lighter option than the galvanised Tough range.
Listed by
- Lider Trailers - Accrington, Blackburn
Common questions
What is the difference between the Brian James A4 Transporter and the Lider 39440?
The Brian James A4 Transporter is rated 2,250kg heavier gross. The Lider 39440 is 575kg 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 39440 is a an unbraked single-axle wooden-sided general purpose trailer rated at 750kg gross weight..
Which is lighter, the Brian James A4 Transporter or the Lider 39440?
The Lider 39440. It is 575kg lighter empty than the Brian James A4 Transporter.
Can I tow the Brian James A4 Transporter or the Lider 39440 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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