Head to head
Ifor Williams BV105 vs Lider 38398
The Lider 38398 is 275kg lighter empty and is 3cm wider inside. The Ifor Williams BV105 is rated 200kg heavier gross.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Ifor Williams BV105 weighs 275kg more empty.
- Gross weight: the Ifor Williams BV105 is rated 200kg heavier gross.
- Internal width: the Lider 38398 is 3cm wider inside.
Specifications side by side
| Ifor Williams BV105 | Lider 38398 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2700kg | 2500kg |
| Unladen weight | 735kg | 460kg |
| Internal length | 3.00m | 300cm |
| Internal width | 1.47m | 150cm |
| Axles | Twin (dual) | 2 |
| Payload | 1965kg | - |
| Internal height | - | 50cm |
| Brakes | - | Braked |
Sources: Ifor Williams BV105, Lider 38398. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the BV105 if...
- you want one that is rated 200kg heavier gross
A general enclosed trailer for tradespeople and small hauliers who need to keep tools, bikes or stock dry and locked away rather than under a sheet. It sits below the BV125/BV106 in the range, so it suits loads that need weather protection but not extra width or gross weight.
Listed by
- R M Trailer Centre - Middlesbrough, North Ormesby
- Barnwell Trailers Ltd - Peterborough, Oundle, Barnwell
Buy or hire the 38398 if...
- you want one that is 275kg lighter empty
- you want one that is 3cm 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 Ifor Williams BV105 and the Lider 38398?
The Lider 38398 is 275kg lighter empty and is 3cm wider inside. The Ifor Williams BV105 is rated 200kg heavier gross. The Ifor Williams BV105 is a an enclosed box van trailer on a 3.0m bed; the Lider 38398 is a a braked twin-axle general purpose trailer rated at 2500kg gross weight..
Which is lighter, the Ifor Williams BV105 or the Lider 38398?
The Lider 38398. It is 275kg lighter empty than the Ifor Williams BV105.
Can I tow the Ifor Williams BV105 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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