Head to head
Debon C300 vs Lider 38398
The Lider 38398 is rated 1.2 tonnes heavier gross and is 50kg lighter empty.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026


Key differences
- Gross weight: the Lider 38398 is rated 1.2 tonnes heavier gross.
- Unladen weight: the Debon C300 weighs 50kg more empty.
Specifications side by side
| Debon C300 | Lider 38398 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 1300kg | 2500kg |
| Unladen weight | 510kg | 460kg |
| Axles | 1 | 2 |
| Brakes | Braked | Braked |
| Payload | 790kg | - |
| Internal length | - | 300cm |
| Internal width | - | 150cm |
| Internal height | - | 50cm |
Sources: Debon C300, Lider 38398. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the C300 if...
A slightly larger box van than the C255, popular with mobile traders who need a serving hatch or sales flap fitted to the side.
Listed by
- Kent Towing Solutions - Tunbridge Wells
- A & M Trailers & Trailer Parts - Armagh, Milford
Buy or hire the 38398 if...
- you want one that is rated 1.2 tonnes heavier gross
- you want one that is 50kg lighter empty
A high-sided twin-axle general purpose trailer for builders and landscapers clearing large volumes of light bulky waste, with over two tonnes of rated payload.
Listed by
- Lider Trailers - Accrington, Blackburn
Common questions
What is the difference between the Debon C300 and the Lider 38398?
The Lider 38398 is rated 1.2 tonnes heavier gross and is 50kg lighter empty. The Debon C300 is a a braked single-axle enclosed box van trailer rated at 1300kg gross weight.; the Lider 38398 is a a braked twin-axle general purpose trailer rated at 2500kg gross weight..
Which is lighter, the Debon C300 or the Lider 38398?
The Lider 38398. It is 50kg lighter empty than the Debon C300.
Can I tow the Debon C300 or the Lider 38398 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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