Head to head
Brian James C4 Blue vs Lider 38398
The Lider 38398 is 235kg lighter empty. The Brian James C4 Blue is rated 100kg heavier gross.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Brian James C4 Blue weighs 235kg more empty.
- Gross weight: the Brian James C4 Blue is rated 100kg heavier gross.
Specifications side by side
| Brian James C4 Blue | Lider 38398 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2,600kg | 2500kg |
| Unladen weight | 695kg | 460kg |
| Bed length | 5.0m | - |
| Bed width | 2.0m | - |
| Internal length | - | 300cm |
| Internal width | - | 150cm |
| Internal height | - | 50cm |
| Axles | - | 2 |
| Brakes | - | Braked |
Sources: Brian James C4 Blue, Lider 38398. 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 100kg 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 38398 if...
- you want one that is 235kg 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 C4 Blue and the Lider 38398?
The Lider 38398 is 235kg lighter empty. The Brian James C4 Blue is rated 100kg heavier gross. The Brian James C4 Blue is a twin-axle car transporter trailer; the Lider 38398 is a a braked twin-axle general purpose trailer rated at 2500kg gross weight..
Which is lighter, the Brian James C4 Blue or the Lider 38398?
The Lider 38398. It is 235kg lighter empty than the Brian James C4 Blue.
Can I tow the Brian James C4 Blue 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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