Head to head
Brian James Race Transporter 5 vs Lider Alicante
The Lider Alicante is 1,064kg lighter empty. The Brian James Race Transporter 5 is rated 2,750kg heavier gross and is 1.12m (3.5ft) wider inside.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Brian James Race Transporter 5 weighs 1,064kg more empty.
- Gross weight: the Brian James Race Transporter 5 is rated 2,750kg heavier gross.
- Internal width: the Brian James Race Transporter 5 is 1.12m (3.5ft) wider inside.
Specifications side by side
| Brian James Race Transporter 5 | Lider Alicante | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3500kg | 750kg |
| Unladen weight | from 1200kg | 136kg |
| Internal width | 2.12m | 100cm |
| Axles | Twin | 1 |
| Payload | up to 2300kg | - |
| Internal bed | 5.0m / 5.5m long | - |
| Internal length | - | 150cm |
| Internal height | - | 39cm |
| Brakes | - | Unbraked |
Sources: Brian James Race Transporter 5, Lider Alicante. 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 1.12m (3.5ft) 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 Alicante if...
- you want one that is 1,064kg lighter empty
A low-cost, lightweight trailer for campers and DIY users who want an occasional-use box trailer that any car can tow. At 136kg unladen it is light enough to move by hand around a drive, and the lift-off lid means it can be loaded from any side rather than over a tailgate.
Listed by
- Lider Trailers - Accrington, Blackburn
Common questions
What is the difference between the Brian James Race Transporter 5 and the Lider Alicante?
The Lider Alicante is 1,064kg lighter empty. The Brian James Race Transporter 5 is rated 2,750kg heavier gross and is 1.12m (3.5ft) wider inside. 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 Alicante is a a small unbraked single-axle camping and general purpose trailer with a lift-off lid..
Which is lighter, the Brian James Race Transporter 5 or the Lider Alicante?
The Lider Alicante. It is 1,064kg lighter empty than the Brian James Race Transporter 5.
Can I tow the Brian James Race Transporter 5 or the Lider Alicante 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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