Head to head
Brian James Race Transporter 5 vs Lider 39394
The Brian James Race Transporter 5 is rated 2,750kg heavier gross and is 78cm (2.5ft) wider inside. The Lider 39394 is 926kg lighter empty.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Gross weight: the Brian James Race Transporter 5 is rated 2,750kg heavier gross.
- Unladen weight: the Brian James Race Transporter 5 weighs 926kg more empty.
- Internal width: the Brian James Race Transporter 5 is 78cm (2.5ft) wider inside.
Specifications side by side
| Brian James Race Transporter 5 | Lider 39394 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3500kg | 750kg |
| Unladen weight | from 1200kg | 274kg |
| Internal width | 2.12m | 134cm |
| Axles | Twin | 1 |
| Payload | up to 2300kg | - |
| Internal bed | 5.0m / 5.5m long | - |
| Internal length | - | 253cm |
| Internal height | - | 50cm |
| Brakes | - | Unbraked |
Sources: Brian James Race Transporter 5, Lider 39394. 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 2,750kg heavier gross
- you want one that is 78cm (2.5ft) wider inside
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 39394 if...
- you want one that is 926kg lighter empty
The unbraked version of the 34392 general purpose trailer, for DIY and garden use where the lower gross weight keeps it towable by smaller cars.
Listed by
- Lider Trailers - Accrington, Blackburn
Common questions
What is the difference between the Brian James Race Transporter 5 and the Lider 39394?
The Brian James Race Transporter 5 is rated 2,750kg heavier gross and is 78cm (2.5ft) wider inside. The Lider 39394 is 926kg lighter empty. 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 39394 is a an unbraked single-axle general purpose trailer rated at 750kg gross weight..
Which is lighter, the Brian James Race Transporter 5 or the Lider 39394?
The Lider 39394. It is 926kg lighter empty than the Brian James Race Transporter 5.
Can I tow the Brian James Race Transporter 5 or the Lider 39394 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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