Head to head
Erde 102 vs Lider 38398
The Erde 102 is 405kg lighter empty. The Lider 38398 is rated 2.2 tonnes heavier gross and is 1.94m (6.5ft) longer inside.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Lider 38398 weighs 405kg more empty.
- Gross weight: the Lider 38398 is rated 2.2 tonnes heavier gross.
- Internal length: the Lider 38398 is 1.94m (6.5ft) longer inside.
- Internal width: the Lider 38398 is 65cm (2ft) wider inside.
Specifications side by side
| Erde 102 | Lider 38398 | |
|---|---|---|
| Internal length | 1.06m / 3'5" | 300cm |
| Internal width | 0.85m / 2'9" | 150cm |
| Gross weight | 300kg | 2500kg |
| Unladen weight | 55kg | 460kg |
| Payload | 245kg | - |
| Internal height | - | 50cm |
| Axles | - | 2 |
| Brakes | - | Braked |
Sources: Erde 102, Lider 38398. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the 102 if...
- you want one that is 405kg lighter empty
The Erde 102 is one of the smallest trailers Erde sells, light enough to be towed by small cars and many motorcycles, and pitched at campers and gardeners rather than tradespeople. Its tipping body makes it easy to empty garden waste or loose loads without lifting them out by hand.
Full 102 specifications →Buy or hire the 38398 if...
- you want one that is rated 2.2 tonnes heavier gross
- you want one that is 1.94m (6.5ft) longer inside
- you want one that is 65cm (2ft) wider inside
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 Erde 102 and the Lider 38398?
The Erde 102 is 405kg lighter empty. The Lider 38398 is rated 2.2 tonnes heavier gross and is 1.94m (6.5ft) longer inside. The Erde 102 is a a small, unbraked general-purpose trailer with a tipping body, used for camping and light loads.; the Lider 38398 is a a braked twin-axle general purpose trailer rated at 2500kg gross weight..
Which is lighter, the Erde 102 or the Lider 38398?
The Erde 102. It is 405kg lighter empty than the Lider 38398.
Can I tow the Erde 102 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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