Head to head
Brian James Race Transporter 5 vs Lider 39600PE
The Lider 39600PE is 650kg lighter empty. The Brian James Race Transporter 5 is rated 1 tonnes heavier gross.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Brian James Race Transporter 5 weighs 650kg more empty.
- Gross weight: the Brian James Race Transporter 5 is rated 1 tonnes heavier gross.
Specifications side by side
| Brian James Race Transporter 5 | Lider 39600PE | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3500kg | 2500kg |
| Unladen weight | from 1200kg | 550kg |
| Internal bed | 5.0m / 5.5m long | 256 x 148 x 30cm |
| Axles | Twin | 2 |
| Payload | up to 2300kg | - |
| Internal width | 2.12m | - |
| Brakes | - | Braked |
Sources: Brian James Race Transporter 5, Lider 39600PE. 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 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 39600PE if...
- you want one that is 650kg 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 5 and the Lider 39600PE?
The Lider 39600PE is 650kg lighter empty. The Brian James Race Transporter 5 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 39600PE is a a braked twin-axle electrically-operated tipping trailer rated at 2500kg gross weight..
Which is lighter, the Brian James Race Transporter 5 or the Lider 39600PE?
The Lider 39600PE. It is 650kg lighter empty than the Brian James Race Transporter 5.
Can I tow the Brian James Race Transporter 5 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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