Head to head
Brian James Race Transporter 4 vs Lider 39400E
The Lider 39400E is 1,095kg lighter empty. The Brian James Race Transporter 4 is rated 3 tonnes heavier gross and is 97cm (3ft) wider inside.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Brian James Race Transporter 4 weighs 1,095kg more empty.
- Gross weight: the Brian James Race Transporter 4 is rated 3 tonnes heavier gross.
- Internal width: the Brian James Race Transporter 4 is 97cm (3ft) wider inside.
Specifications side by side
| Brian James Race Transporter 4 | Lider 39400E | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3500kg | 500kg |
| Unladen weight | from 1180kg | 85kg |
| Internal width | 2.12m | 115cm |
| Axles | Twin | 1 |
| Payload | up to 2320kg | - |
| Internal bed | 5.0m / 5.5m long | - |
| Internal length | - | 173cm |
| Brakes | - | Unbraked |
Sources: Brian James Race Transporter 4, Lider 39400E. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the Race Transporter 4 if...
- you want one that is rated 3 tonnes heavier gross
- you want one that is 97cm (3ft) wider inside
Aimed at motorsport teams and vehicle recovery operators who need a hydraulic tilt-bed for easy low loading of a single car. It is the entry point into the numbered Race Transporter range, below the 5, 6 and 7.
Listed by
- Trek-Trailers Lincolnshire - Doncaster, Belton
- Bicester Trailer Centre - Bicester
- Trek-Trailers Suffolk - Bury Saint Edmunds
- Trek-Trailers Three Counties - Hereford
Buy or hire the 39400E if...
- you want one that is 1,095kg lighter empty
The lightest motorcycle trailer in the Lider range, aimed at owners of smaller bikes who want the least weight to tow and store.
Listed by
- Lider Trailers - Accrington, Blackburn
Common questions
What is the difference between the Brian James Race Transporter 4 and the Lider 39400E?
The Lider 39400E is 1,095kg lighter empty. The Brian James Race Transporter 4 is rated 3 tonnes heavier gross and is 97cm (3ft) wider inside. The Brian James Race Transporter 4 is a an open twin-axle hydraulic tilt-bed car transporter; the Lider 39400E is a an unbraked single-axle trailer for carrying one motorcycle, lighter than the 29420/39401..
Which is lighter, the Brian James Race Transporter 4 or the Lider 39400E?
The Lider 39400E. It is 1,095kg lighter empty than the Brian James Race Transporter 4.
Can I tow the Brian James Race Transporter 4 or the Lider 39400E 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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