Head to head
Ifor Williams CT136HD vs Lider 38398
The Ifor Williams CT136HD is 1.0m (3.5ft) longer inside and is 34cm (1ft) wider inside. The Lider 38398 is 50kg lighter empty.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Internal length: the Ifor Williams CT136HD is 1.0m (3.5ft) longer inside.
- Internal width: the Ifor Williams CT136HD is 34cm (1ft) wider inside.
- Unladen weight: the Ifor Williams CT136HD weighs 50kg more empty.
- Gross weight: the Ifor Williams CT136HD is rated 100kg heavier gross.
Specifications side by side
| Ifor Williams CT136HD | Lider 38398 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2,600kg | 2500kg |
| Unladen weight | 510kg | 460kg |
| Internal length | 4.0m | 300cm |
| Internal width | 1.84m | 150cm |
| Internal height | - | 50cm |
| Axles | - | 2 |
| Brakes | - | Braked |
Sources: Ifor Williams CT136HD, Lider 38398. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the CT136HD if...
- you want one that is 1.0m (3.5ft) longer inside
- you want one that is 34cm (1ft) wider inside
- you want one that is rated 100kg heavier gross
The CT136HD suits recovery operators, racers and dealers who need a tougher car transporter than the standard CT136, thanks to its heavy-duty beam axles and multi-leaf suspension. Its 4.0m bed and 2.6 tonne gross weight cover most road cars without the cost of a beavertail trailer.
Listed by
- Barnwell Trailers Ltd - Peterborough, Oundle, Barnwell
Buy or hire the 38398 if...
- you want one that is 50kg 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 CT136HD and the Lider 38398?
The Ifor Williams CT136HD is 1.0m (3.5ft) longer inside and is 34cm (1ft) wider inside. The Lider 38398 is 50kg lighter empty. The Ifor Williams CT136HD is a ifor Williams' heavy-duty twin-axle car transporter trailer in the CT136 range, built for moving a single vehicle.; the Lider 38398 is a a braked twin-axle general purpose trailer rated at 2500kg gross weight..
Which is lighter, the Ifor Williams CT136HD or the Lider 38398?
The Lider 38398. It is 50kg lighter empty than the Ifor Williams CT136HD.
Can I tow the Ifor Williams CT136HD 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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