Head to head
Brian James Race Transporter 5 vs Lider 38398
The Lider 38398 is 740kg lighter empty. The Brian James Race Transporter 5 is 62cm (2ft) wider inside and is rated 1 tonnes heavier gross.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Brian James Race Transporter 5 weighs 740kg more empty.
- Internal width: the Brian James Race Transporter 5 is 62cm (2ft) wider inside.
- Gross weight: the Brian James Race Transporter 5 is rated 1 tonnes heavier gross.
Specifications side by side
| Brian James Race Transporter 5 | Lider 38398 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3500kg | 2500kg |
| Unladen weight | from 1200kg | 460kg |
| Internal width | 2.12m | 150cm |
| Axles | Twin | 2 |
| Payload | up to 2300kg | - |
| Internal bed | 5.0m / 5.5m long | - |
| Internal length | - | 300cm |
| Internal height | - | 50cm |
| Brakes | - | Braked |
Sources: Brian James Race Transporter 5, Lider 38398. 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 62cm (2ft) wider inside
- you want one that is rated 1 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.
Listed by
- Bicester Trailer Centre - Bicester
Buy or hire the 38398 if...
- you want one that is 740kg lighter empty
A high-sided twin-axle general purpose trailer for builders and landscapers clearing large volumes of light bulky waste, with over two tonnes of rated payload.
Listed by
- Lider Trailers - Accrington, Blackburn
Common questions
What is the difference between the Brian James Race Transporter 5 and the Lider 38398?
The Lider 38398 is 740kg lighter empty. The Brian James Race Transporter 5 is 62cm (2ft) wider inside and is rated 1 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 38398 is a a braked twin-axle general purpose trailer rated at 2500kg gross weight..
Which is lighter, the Brian James Race Transporter 5 or the Lider 38398?
The Lider 38398. It is 740kg lighter empty than the Brian James Race Transporter 5.
Can I tow the Brian James Race Transporter 5 or the Lider 38398 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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