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Brian James Race Transporter 4 vs Lider 39450

The Lider 39450 is 930kg lighter empty. The Brian James Race Transporter 4 is rated 2,750kg heavier gross and is 79cm (2.5ft) wider inside.

Last reviewed 13 September 2026

Race Transporter 4
Brian James Race Transporter 4
Lider 39450
Lider 39450 - image: lidertrailers.co.uk

Key differences

Specifications side by side

Brian James Race Transporter 4Lider 39450
Gross weight3500kg750kg
Unladen weightfrom 1180kg250kg
Internal width2.12m133cm
AxlesTwin2
Payloadup to 2320kg-
Internal bed5.0m / 5.5m long-
Internal length-251cm
Internal height-40cm
Brakes-Unbraked

Sources: Brian James Race Transporter 4, Lider 39450. 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 79cm (2.5ft) 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.

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Full Race Transporter 4 specifications →

Buy or hire the 39450 if...

  • you want one that is 930kg lighter empty

Gives buyers the stability of a twin-axle trailer for garden and general loads while staying under the unbraked weight limit.

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Full 39450 specifications →

Common questions

What is the difference between the Brian James Race Transporter 4 and the Lider 39450?

The Lider 39450 is 930kg lighter empty. The Brian James Race Transporter 4 is rated 2,750kg heavier gross and is 79cm (2.5ft) wider inside. The Brian James Race Transporter 4 is a an open twin-axle hydraulic tilt-bed car transporter; the Lider 39450 is a an unbraked twin-axle wooden-sided general purpose trailer rated at 750kg gross weight..

Which is lighter, the Brian James Race Transporter 4 or the Lider 39450?

The Lider 39450. It is 930kg lighter empty than the Brian James Race Transporter 4.

Can I tow the Brian James Race Transporter 4 or the Lider 39450 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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