Head to head
Ifor Williams BV126 vs Lider 38398
The Lider 38398 is 520kg lighter empty. The Ifor Williams BV126 is rated 1 tonnes heavier gross and is 60cm (2ft) longer inside.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Ifor Williams BV126 weighs 520kg more empty.
- Gross weight: the Ifor Williams BV126 is rated 1 tonnes heavier gross.
- Internal length: the Ifor Williams BV126 is 60cm (2ft) longer inside.
- Internal width: the Ifor Williams BV126 is 23cm wider inside.
Specifications side by side
| Ifor Williams BV126 | Lider 38398 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3500kg | 2500kg |
| Unladen weight | 980kg | 460kg |
| Internal length | 3.60m | 300cm |
| Internal width | 1.73m | 150cm |
| Axles | Twin (dual) | 2 |
| Payload | 2520kg | - |
| Internal height | - | 50cm |
| Brakes | - | Braked |
Sources: Ifor Williams BV126, Lider 38398. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the BV126 if...
- you want one that is rated 1 tonnes heavier gross
- you want one that is 60cm (2ft) longer inside
- you want one that is 23cm wider inside
Aimed at businesses moving bulkier equipment or several machines that need to travel enclosed and secure, where the BV105 is too narrow or too light. Its 3500kg rating means a car-derived van or 4x4 with a suitable tow rating can still pull it.
Listed by
- Blains Trailers & Tyres - Hemel Hempstead, Great Gaddesden
Buy or hire the 38398 if...
- you want one that is 520kg 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 BV126 and the Lider 38398?
The Lider 38398 is 520kg lighter empty. The Ifor Williams BV126 is rated 1 tonnes heavier gross and is 60cm (2ft) longer inside. The Ifor Williams BV126 is a a wider, higher-capacity enclosed box van trailer; the Lider 38398 is a a braked twin-axle general purpose trailer rated at 2500kg gross weight..
Which is lighter, the Ifor Williams BV126 or the Lider 38398?
The Lider 38398. It is 520kg lighter empty than the Ifor Williams BV126.
Can I tow the Ifor Williams BV126 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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