Head to head
Brian James Race Transporter 4 vs Lider 39401
The Lider 39401 is 1,050kg lighter empty. The Brian James Race Transporter 4 is rated 2,750kg heavier gross and is 86cm (3ft) wider inside.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Brian James Race Transporter 4 weighs 1,050kg more empty.
- Gross weight: the Brian James Race Transporter 4 is rated 2,750kg heavier gross.
- Internal width: the Brian James Race Transporter 4 is 86cm (3ft) wider inside.
Specifications side by side
| Brian James Race Transporter 4 | Lider 39401 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3500kg | 750kg |
| Unladen weight | from 1180kg | 130kg |
| Internal width | 2.12m | 126cm |
| Axles | Twin | 1 |
| Payload | up to 2320kg | - |
| Internal bed | 5.0m / 5.5m long | - |
| Internal length | - | 178cm |
| Brakes | - | Unbraked |
Sources: Brian James Race Transporter 4, Lider 39401. 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 2,750kg heavier gross
- you want one that is 86cm (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 39401 if...
- you want one that is 1,050kg lighter empty
A step up from the 39400E for owners of larger or heavier motorcycles who still want to stay under the unbraked 750kg threshold.
Listed by
- Lider Trailers - Accrington, Blackburn
Common questions
What is the difference between the Brian James Race Transporter 4 and the Lider 39401?
The Lider 39401 is 1,050kg lighter empty. The Brian James Race Transporter 4 is rated 2,750kg heavier gross and is 86cm (3ft) wider inside. The Brian James Race Transporter 4 is a an open twin-axle hydraulic tilt-bed car transporter; the Lider 39401 is a an unbraked single-axle trailer for carrying one motorcycle..
Which is lighter, the Brian James Race Transporter 4 or the Lider 39401?
The Lider 39401. It is 1,050kg lighter empty than the Brian James Race Transporter 4.
Can I tow the Brian James Race Transporter 4 or the Lider 39401 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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