Head to head
Brian James Race Box vs Lider 38398
The Brian James Race Box is 1.0m (3.5ft) longer inside and is 45cm (1.5ft) wider inside.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Internal length: the Brian James Race Box is 1.0m (3.5ft) longer inside.
- Internal width: the Brian James Race Box is 45cm (1.5ft) wider inside.
- Gross weight: the Brian James Race Box is rated 500kg heavier gross.
Specifications side by side
| Brian James Race Box | Lider 38398 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3000kg | 2500kg |
| Internal width | 1.95m | 150cm |
| Internal length | 4.0m / 4.5m / 5.0m | 300cm |
| Axles | Twin | 2 |
| Payload | up to 1885kg | - |
| Unladen weight | - | 460kg |
| Internal height | - | 50cm |
| Brakes | - | Braked |
Sources: Brian James Race Box, Lider 38398. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the Race Box if...
- you want one that is 1.0m (3.5ft) longer inside
- you want one that is 45cm (1.5ft) wider inside
- you want one that is rated 500kg heavier gross
Positioned for classic car owners and smaller motorsport teams who want their car fully enclosed and weatherproof but do not need the wider bed of the Race Sport or Race Transporter ranges. The narrower internal width suits a single classic or compact race car rather than a modern GT car.
Listed by
- Formula Trailers,, Brian-James Trailers Main Dealer in the SW UK - Wellington, Poole
Buy or hire the 38398 if...
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 Race Box and the Lider 38398?
The Brian James Race Box is 1.0m (3.5ft) longer inside and is 45cm (1.5ft) wider inside. The Brian James Race Box is a a fully enclosed twin-axle car transporter for classics and small race cars; the Lider 38398 is a a braked twin-axle general purpose trailer rated at 2500kg gross weight..
Can I tow the Brian James Race Box 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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