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Fautras Provan vs Lider 38398

The Fautras Provan is 1.75m (5.5ft) taller inside and is 13cm wider inside. The Lider 38398 is 430kg lighter empty and is rated 1.2 tonnes heavier gross.

Last reviewed 13 September 2026

Provan
Fautras Provan
Lider 38398
Lider 38398 - image: lidertrailers.co.uk

Key differences

Specifications side by side

Fautras ProvanLider 38398
Gross weight1,300 - 2,000kg2500kg
Unladen weight890 - 990kg460kg
Internal length3.00m300cm
Internal width1.63m150cm
Internal height2.25m50cm
AxlesSingle2
BrakesBraked (inertia)Braked

Sources: Fautras Provan, Lider 38398. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.

Buy or hire the Provan if...

  • you want one that is 1.75m (5.5ft) taller inside
  • you want one that is 13cm wider inside

A lightweight two-horse trailer for private owners and small livery yards who want to tow with a car on a standard B96 licence rather than needing a 7.5 tonne horsebox. The all-polyester body and large front ramp aim to make loading easier than a steel-bodied trailer of similar size.

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Buy or hire the 38398 if...

  • you want one that is 430kg lighter empty
  • you want one that is rated 1.2 tonnes heavier gross

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.

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Common questions

What is the difference between the Fautras Provan and the Lider 38398?

The Fautras Provan is 1.75m (5.5ft) taller inside and is 13cm wider inside. The Lider 38398 is 430kg lighter empty and is rated 1.2 tonnes heavier gross. The Fautras Provan is a 2-horse polyester-bodied horse trailer; the Lider 38398 is a a braked twin-axle general purpose trailer rated at 2500kg gross weight..

Which is lighter, the Fautras Provan or the Lider 38398?

The Lider 38398. It is 430kg lighter empty than the Fautras Provan.

Can I tow the Fautras Provan 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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