Head to head
Brian James Race Sport vs Lider Alicante
The Lider Alicante is 934kg lighter empty. The Brian James Race Sport is rated 2,250kg heavier gross.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026

Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Brian James Race Sport weighs 934kg more empty.
- Gross weight: the Brian James Race Sport is rated 2,250kg heavier gross.
Specifications side by side
| Brian James Race Sport | Lider Alicante | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3000kg | 750kg |
| Unladen weight | from 1070kg | 136kg |
| Axles | Twin | 1 |
| Payload | up to 1930kg | - |
| Internal bed | 4.5m / 5.0m / 5.5m long x 2.0m / 2.1m wide | - |
| Internal length | - | 150cm |
| Internal width | - | 100cm |
| Internal height | - | 39cm |
| Brakes | - | Unbraked |
Sources: Brian James Race Sport, Lider Alicante. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the Race Sport if...
- you want one that is rated 2,250kg heavier gross
A step up from the basic A Transporter range for racers and dealers who tie cars down often and want a punched deck for extra restraint options. It sits below the Race Transporter range on price while still covering most single-car trailering needs.
Listed by
- Trek-Trailers Lincolnshire - Doncaster, Belton
- Fieldfare Trailer Centre - Salisbury
- Bicester Trailer Centre - Bicester
- Formula Trailers,, Brian-James Trailers Main Dealer in the SW UK - Wellington, Poole
- Trek-Trailers Three Counties - Hereford
Buy or hire the Alicante if...
- you want one that is 934kg lighter empty
A low-cost, lightweight trailer for campers and DIY users who want an occasional-use box trailer that any car can tow. At 136kg unladen it is light enough to move by hand around a drive, and the lift-off lid means it can be loaded from any side rather than over a tailgate.
Listed by
- Lider Trailers - Accrington, Blackburn
Common questions
What is the difference between the Brian James Race Sport and the Lider Alicante?
The Lider Alicante is 934kg lighter empty. The Brian James Race Sport is rated 2,250kg heavier gross. The Brian James Race Sport is a an open twin-axle car transporter with a fully punched steel deck; the Lider Alicante is a a small unbraked single-axle camping and general purpose trailer with a lift-off lid..
Which is lighter, the Brian James Race Sport or the Lider Alicante?
The Lider Alicante. It is 934kg lighter empty than the Brian James Race Sport.
Can I tow the Brian James Race Sport or the Lider Alicante 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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