Head to head
Ifor Williams CT136 vs Lider 38398
The Lider 38398 is rated 1.1 tonnes heavier gross. The Ifor Williams CT136 is 60kg lighter empty.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Gross weight: the Lider 38398 is rated 1.1 tonnes heavier gross.
- Unladen weight: the Lider 38398 weighs 60kg more empty.
Specifications side by side
| Ifor Williams CT136 | Lider 38398 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 1,400kg single axle / 2,000kg twin axle / 2,600kg CT136HD | 2500kg |
| Unladen weight | 400kg single axle / 495kg twin axle | 460kg |
| Bed | 4.00m x 1.84m | - |
| Internal length | - | 300cm |
| Internal width | - | 150cm |
| Internal height | - | 50cm |
| Axles | - | 2 |
| Brakes | - | Braked |
Sources: Ifor Williams CT136, Lider 38398. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the CT136 if...
- you want one that is 60kg lighter empty
The accessible end of car transport, for towing a road car, a track-day car or a small classic. Motorsport and classic-car owners tend toward the twin-axle and HD versions for the higher gross weight and the tie-down provision.
Full CT136 specifications →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 CT136 and the Lider 38398?
The Lider 38398 is rated 1.1 tonnes heavier gross. The Ifor Williams CT136 is 60kg lighter empty. The Ifor Williams CT136 is a flatbed car transporter, single or twin axle; the Lider 38398 is a a braked twin-axle general purpose trailer rated at 2500kg gross weight..
Which is lighter, the Ifor Williams CT136 or the Lider 38398?
The Ifor Williams CT136. It is 60kg lighter empty than the Lider 38398.
Can I tow the Ifor Williams CT136 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.
GetBrent is an independent directory and is not a dealer for, nor affiliated with, either manufacturer. Model and brand names are the trademarks of their owners.