Head to head
Brian James Race Transporter 6 vs Lider 39440
The Lider 39440 is 1,245kg lighter empty. The Brian James Race Transporter 6 is rated 2,750kg heavier gross and is 80cm (2.5ft) wider inside.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Brian James Race Transporter 6 weighs 1,245kg more empty.
- Gross weight: the Brian James Race Transporter 6 is rated 2,750kg heavier gross.
- Internal width: the Brian James Race Transporter 6 is 80cm (2.5ft) wider inside.
Specifications side by side
| Brian James Race Transporter 6 | Lider 39440 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3500kg | 750kg |
| Unladen weight | from 1440kg | 195kg |
| Internal width | 2.13m / 2.35m | 133cm |
| Axles | Tri-axle | 1 |
| Payload | up to 2060kg | - |
| Internal bed | 5.5m / 6.0m / 6.5m long | - |
| Internal length | - | 201cm |
| Internal height | - | 40cm |
| Brakes | - | Unbraked |
Sources: Brian James Race Transporter 6, Lider 39440. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the Race Transporter 6 if...
- you want one that is rated 2,750kg heavier gross
- you want one that is 80cm (2.5ft) wider inside
Chosen by professional race and recovery outfits carrying wider GT or modified cars that need the extra internal width over the Race Transporter 4 and 5. The tri-axle chassis and electric tilt-bed suit frequent, heavier-duty use.
Listed by
- Bicester Trailer Centre - Bicester
Buy or hire the 39440 if...
- you want one that is 1,245kg lighter empty
A budget wood-sided trailer for garden waste, logs and general household loads, sold as a lighter option than the galvanised Tough range.
Listed by
- Lider Trailers - Accrington, Blackburn
Common questions
What is the difference between the Brian James Race Transporter 6 and the Lider 39440?
The Lider 39440 is 1,245kg lighter empty. The Brian James Race Transporter 6 is rated 2,750kg heavier gross and is 80cm (2.5ft) wider inside. The Brian James Race Transporter 6 is a a tri-axle electric tilt-bed car transporter for heavier or wider vehicles; the Lider 39440 is a an unbraked single-axle wooden-sided general purpose trailer rated at 750kg gross weight..
Which is lighter, the Brian James Race Transporter 6 or the Lider 39440?
The Lider 39440. It is 1,245kg lighter empty than the Brian James Race Transporter 6.
Can I tow the Brian James Race Transporter 6 or the Lider 39440 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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