Head to head
Graham Edwards VT3517TB vs Lider 39440
The Lider 39440 is 800kg lighter empty. The Graham Edwards VT3517TB is rated 2,750kg heavier gross.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Graham Edwards VT3517TB weighs 800kg more empty.
- Gross weight: the Graham Edwards VT3517TB is rated 2,750kg heavier gross.
Specifications side by side
| Graham Edwards VT3517TB | Lider 39440 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3500kg | 750kg |
| Unladen weight | 995kg | 195kg |
| Axles | Tri | 1 |
| Bed length | 17' | - |
| Bed width | 7' | - |
| Internal length | - | 201cm |
| Internal width | - | 133cm |
| Internal height | - | 40cm |
| Brakes | - | Unbraked |
Sources: Graham Edwards VT3517TB, Lider 39440. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the VT3517TB if...
- you want one that is rated 2,750kg heavier gross
A tri axle car transporter for recovery firms, dealers and hire fleets moving cars and light vehicles. Winch, wheel chocks and ramps are listed as options.
Full VT3517TB specifications →Buy or hire the 39440 if...
- you want one that is 800kg lighter empty
A budget wood-sided trailer for garden waste, logs and general household loads, sold as a lighter option than the galvanised Tough range.
Listed by
- Lider Trailers - Accrington, Blackburn
Common questions
What is the difference between the Graham Edwards VT3517TB and the Lider 39440?
The Lider 39440 is 800kg lighter empty. The Graham Edwards VT3517TB is rated 2,750kg heavier gross. The Graham Edwards VT3517TB is a 17 ft x 7 ft tri axle 3.5 tonne car transporter trailer; the Lider 39440 is a an unbraked single-axle wooden-sided general purpose trailer rated at 750kg gross weight..
Which is lighter, the Graham Edwards VT3517TB or the Lider 39440?
The Lider 39440. It is 800kg lighter empty than the Graham Edwards VT3517TB.
Can I tow the Graham Edwards VT3517TB or the Lider 39440 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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