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Brian James Race Transporter 5 vs Lider 37385

The Lider 37385 is 830kg lighter empty. The Brian James Race Transporter 5 is rated 2.2 tonnes heavier gross.

Last reviewed 13 September 2026

Race Transporter 5
Brian James Race Transporter 5
Lider 37385
Lider 37385 - image: lidertrailers.co.uk

Key differences

Specifications side by side

Brian James Race Transporter 5Lider 37385
Gross weight3500kg1300kg
Unladen weightfrom 1200kg370kg
Internal bed5.0m / 5.5m long304 x 171 x 10cm
AxlesTwin1
Payloadup to 2300kg-
Internal width2.12m-
Brakes-Braked

Sources: Brian James Race Transporter 5, Lider 37385. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.

Buy or hire the Race Transporter 5 if...

  • you want one that is rated 2.2 tonnes heavier gross

Used by race teams and professional recovery operators moving cars that need slightly more bed length or restraint options than the Race Transporter 4 offers. It remains a twin-axle single-car trailer rather than a multi-car hauler.

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Full Race Transporter 5 specifications →

Buy or hire the 37385 if...

  • you want one that is 830kg lighter empty

The higher-capacity version of the 37380 tilt-bed, giving tradespeople a bit more payload for the same tilting, ramp-free loading deck.

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Full 37385 specifications →

Common questions

What is the difference between the Brian James Race Transporter 5 and the Lider 37385?

The Lider 37385 is 830kg lighter empty. The Brian James Race Transporter 5 is rated 2.2 tonnes heavier gross. The Brian James Race Transporter 5 is a an open twin-axle hydraulic tilt-bed car transporter, longer than the Race Transporter 4; the Lider 37385 is a a braked single-axle tilt-bed flatbed trailer rated at 1300kg gross weight..

Which is lighter, the Brian James Race Transporter 5 or the Lider 37385?

The Lider 37385. It is 830kg lighter empty than the Brian James Race Transporter 5.

Can I tow the Brian James Race Transporter 5 or the Lider 37385 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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