Head to head
Brian James T Transporter vs Lider Alicante
The Brian James T Transporter is rated 2,750kg heavier gross.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Gross weight: the Brian James T Transporter is rated 2,750kg heavier gross.
Specifications side by side
| Brian James T Transporter | Lider Alicante | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3500kg | 750kg |
| Axles | Twin (12in steel rims) | 1 |
| Payload | 2530kg | - |
| Internal bed | 5.0m x 2.1m | - |
| Unladen weight | - | 136kg |
| Internal length | - | 150cm |
| Internal width | - | 100cm |
| Internal height | - | 39cm |
| Brakes | - | Unbraked |
Sources: Brian James T Transporter, Lider Alicante. 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 2,750kg 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 Alicante if...
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 T Transporter and the Lider Alicante?
The Brian James T Transporter is rated 2,750kg heavier gross. The Brian James T Transporter is a an open twin-axle car transporter with a manual hydraulic tilt-bed; the Lider Alicante is a a small unbraked single-axle camping and general purpose trailer with a lift-off lid..
Can I tow the Brian James T Transporter 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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