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Brian James C4 Blue vs Lider 29420

The Lider 29420 is 555kg lighter empty. The Brian James C4 Blue is rated 1,850kg heavier gross.

Last reviewed 13 September 2026

C4 Blue
Brian James C4 Blue
Lider 29420
Lider 29420 - image: lidertrailers.co.uk

Key differences

Specifications side by side

Brian James C4 BlueLider 29420
Gross weight2,600kg750kg
Unladen weight695kg140kg
Bed length5.0m-
Bed width2.0m-
Internal length-178cm
Internal width-167cm
Axles-1
Brakes-Unbraked

Sources: Brian James C4 Blue, Lider 29420. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.

Buy or hire the C4 Blue if...

  • you want one that is rated 1,850kg heavier gross

A twin-axle open car transporter built to carry one road or track car behind a family car or 4x4. Track-day drivers and small vehicle traders hire it for moving a single car without the cost of an enclosed trailer.

Full C4 Blue specifications →

Buy or hire the 29420 if...

  • you want one that is 555kg lighter empty

Bought by motorcyclists and small bike dealers who want the lightest legal way to move one machine; its low unladen weight keeps it towable behind a small car and avoids the extra cost of a braked chassis.

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Common questions

What is the difference between the Brian James C4 Blue and the Lider 29420?

The Lider 29420 is 555kg lighter empty. The Brian James C4 Blue is rated 1,850kg heavier gross. The Brian James C4 Blue is a twin-axle car transporter trailer; the Lider 29420 is a a small unbraked single-axle trailer for carrying one motorcycle..

Which is lighter, the Brian James C4 Blue or the Lider 29420?

The Lider 29420. It is 555kg lighter empty than the Brian James C4 Blue.

Can I tow the Brian James C4 Blue or the Lider 29420 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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