Head to head
Ifor Williams BV84 vs Lider 38398
The Lider 38398 is rated 1.1 tonnes heavier gross.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Gross weight: the Lider 38398 is rated 1.1 tonnes heavier gross.
Specifications side by side
| Ifor Williams BV84 | Lider 38398 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 1400kg | 2500kg |
| Axles | Single | 2 |
| Brakes | Braked | Braked |
| Size | 8ft x 4ft | - |
| Unladen weight | - | 460kg |
| Internal length | - | 300cm |
| Internal width | - | 150cm |
| Internal height | - | 50cm |
Sources: Ifor Williams BV84, Lider 38398. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the BV84 if...
Ifor Williams BV84, carried by UK dealers and hire companies listed on GetBrent for sale. A compact braked box van from the Ifor Williams range, bought for lockable, weatherproof carrying of tools, stock and household goods, and one of the most common used box trailers on the UK market.
Listed by
- Barnwell Trailers Ltd - Peterborough, Oundle, Barnwell
Buy or hire the 38398 if...
- you want one that is rated 1.1 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.
Listed by
- Lider Trailers - Accrington, Blackburn
Common questions
What is the difference between the Ifor Williams BV84 and the Lider 38398?
The Lider 38398 is rated 1.1 tonnes heavier gross. The Ifor Williams BV84 is a box van trailer, single axle, 8ft x 4ft; the Lider 38398 is a a braked twin-axle general purpose trailer rated at 2500kg gross weight..
Can I tow the Ifor Williams BV84 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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