Head to head
Brian James Race Transporter 4 vs Lider 39600PE
The Lider 39600PE is 630kg lighter empty. The Brian James Race Transporter 4 is rated 1 tonnes heavier gross.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Brian James Race Transporter 4 weighs 630kg more empty.
- Gross weight: the Brian James Race Transporter 4 is rated 1 tonnes heavier gross.
Specifications side by side
| Brian James Race Transporter 4 | Lider 39600PE | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3500kg | 2500kg |
| Unladen weight | from 1180kg | 550kg |
| Internal bed | 5.0m / 5.5m long | 256 x 148 x 30cm |
| Axles | Twin | 2 |
| Payload | up to 2320kg | - |
| Internal width | 2.12m | - |
| Brakes | - | Braked |
Sources: Brian James Race Transporter 4, Lider 39600PE. 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 1 tonnes heavier gross
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 39600PE if...
- you want one that is 630kg lighter empty
The same chassis as the 39600 but with power tipping, for users who tip regularly and want to avoid manual ram operation.
Listed by
- Lider Trailers - Accrington, Blackburn
Common questions
What is the difference between the Brian James Race Transporter 4 and the Lider 39600PE?
The Lider 39600PE is 630kg lighter empty. The Brian James Race Transporter 4 is rated 1 tonnes heavier gross. The Brian James Race Transporter 4 is a an open twin-axle hydraulic tilt-bed car transporter; the Lider 39600PE is a a braked twin-axle electrically-operated tipping trailer rated at 2500kg gross weight..
Which is lighter, the Brian James Race Transporter 4 or the Lider 39600PE?
The Lider 39600PE. It is 630kg lighter empty than the Brian James Race Transporter 4.
Can I tow the Brian James Race Transporter 4 or the Lider 39600PE 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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