Head to head
Brian James T Transporter vs Lider 39400E
The Brian James T Transporter is rated 3 tonnes heavier gross.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Gross weight: the Brian James T Transporter is rated 3 tonnes heavier gross.
Specifications side by side
| Brian James T Transporter | Lider 39400E | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3500kg | 500kg |
| Axles | Twin (12in steel rims) | 1 |
| Payload | 2530kg | - |
| Internal bed | 5.0m x 2.1m | - |
| Unladen weight | - | 85kg |
| Internal length | - | 173cm |
| Internal width | - | 115cm |
| Brakes | - | Unbraked |
Sources: Brian James T Transporter, Lider 39400E. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the T Transporter if...
- you want one that is rated 3 tonnes heavier gross
A mid-range open transporter for dealers and recovery firms who want a manual tilt-bed rather than the hydraulic-tilt Race Transporter range at a lower cost. Its 5.0m x 2.1m bed suits most single road cars and small vans.
Listed by
- Fieldfare Trailer Centre - Salisbury
- Bicester Trailer Centre - Bicester
- Trek-Trailers Suffolk - Bury Saint Edmunds
- R M Trailer Centre - Middlesbrough, North Ormesby
- Trek-Trailers Three Counties - Hereford
- Formula Trailers,, Brian-James Trailers Main Dealer in the SW UK - Wellington, Poole
Buy or hire the 39400E if...
The lightest motorcycle trailer in the Lider range, aimed at owners of smaller bikes who want the least weight to tow and store.
Listed by
- Lider Trailers - Accrington, Blackburn
Common questions
What is the difference between the Brian James T Transporter and the Lider 39400E?
The Brian James T Transporter is rated 3 tonnes heavier gross. The Brian James T Transporter is a an open twin-axle car transporter with a manual hydraulic tilt-bed; the Lider 39400E is a an unbraked single-axle trailer for carrying one motorcycle, lighter than the 29420/39401..
Can I tow the Brian James T Transporter or the Lider 39400E 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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