Head to head
Ifor Williams BV106 vs Lider 38398
The Lider 38398 is 440kg lighter empty. The Ifor Williams BV106 is rated 1 tonnes heavier gross and is 23cm wider inside.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Ifor Williams BV106 weighs 440kg more empty.
- Gross weight: the Ifor Williams BV106 is rated 1 tonnes heavier gross.
- Internal width: the Ifor Williams BV106 is 23cm wider inside.
Specifications side by side
| Ifor Williams BV106 | Lider 38398 | |
|---|---|---|
| Internal width | 1.73m | 150cm |
| Gross weight | 3500kg | 2500kg |
| Unladen weight | 900kg (6' H/R); 935kg (7' H/R) | 460kg |
| Overall length | 4.70m | - |
| Internal load length | 3.00m | - |
| Payload | 2600kg (6' H/R); 2565kg (7' H/R) | - |
| Tyres | 155/70R12C | - |
| Internal length | - | 300cm |
| Internal height | - | 50cm |
| Axles | - | 2 |
| Brakes | - | Braked |
Sources: Ifor Williams BV106, Lider 38398. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the BV106 if...
- you want one that is rated 1 tonnes heavier gross
- you want one that is 23cm wider inside
The BV106 is an enclosed, lockable box trailer aimed at trades and small businesses that need to keep tools, stock or equipment secure and dry between jobs. The taller 7' high-roof version suits bulkier or taller items at the cost of a little extra unladen weight.
Full BV106 specifications →Buy or hire the 38398 if...
- you want one that is 440kg 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 Ifor Williams BV106 and the Lider 38398?
The Lider 38398 is 440kg lighter empty. The Ifor Williams BV106 is rated 1 tonnes heavier gross and is 23cm wider inside. The Ifor Williams BV106 is a a twin-axle enclosed box van trailer, available in 6' and 7' high-roof versions.; the Lider 38398 is a a braked twin-axle general purpose trailer rated at 2500kg gross weight..
Which is lighter, the Ifor Williams BV106 or the Lider 38398?
The Lider 38398. It is 440kg lighter empty than the Ifor Williams BV106.
Can I tow the Ifor Williams BV106 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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