Head to head
Brian James Race Transporter 5 vs Lider Saragos 39220
The Lider Saragos 39220 is 1,044kg lighter empty. The Brian James Race Transporter 5 is rated 2,750kg heavier gross and is 90cm (3ft) wider inside.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Brian James Race Transporter 5 weighs 1,044kg 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 90cm (3ft) wider inside.
Specifications side by side
| Brian James Race Transporter 5 | Lider Saragos 39220 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3500kg | 750kg |
| Unladen weight | from 1200kg | 156kg |
| Internal width | 2.12m | 122cm |
| Axles | Twin | 1 |
| Payload | up to 2300kg | - |
| Internal bed | 5.0m / 5.5m long | - |
| Internal length | - | 170cm |
| Internal height | - | 39cm |
| Brakes | - | Unbraked |
Sources: Brian James Race Transporter 5, Lider Saragos 39220. 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 90cm (3ft) 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 Saragos 39220 if...
- you want one that is 1,044kg lighter empty
Sits between the Alicante and Cadix in size, aimed at buyers who want a light box trailer for camping or general transport.
Listed by
- Lider Trailers - Accrington, Blackburn
Common questions
What is the difference between the Brian James Race Transporter 5 and the Lider Saragos 39220?
The Lider Saragos 39220 is 1,044kg lighter empty. The Brian James Race Transporter 5 is rated 2,750kg heavier gross and is 90cm (3ft) 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 Saragos 39220 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 Saragos 39220?
The Lider Saragos 39220. It is 1,044kg lighter empty than the Brian James Race Transporter 5.
Can I tow the Brian James Race Transporter 5 or the Lider Saragos 39220 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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