Head to head
Ifor Williams CT136HD vs Lider 39401
The Lider 39401 is 380kg lighter empty. The Ifor Williams CT136HD is rated 1,850kg heavier gross and is 2.22m (7.5ft) longer inside.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Ifor Williams CT136HD weighs 380kg more empty.
- Gross weight: the Ifor Williams CT136HD is rated 1,850kg heavier gross.
- Internal length: the Ifor Williams CT136HD is 2.22m (7.5ft) longer inside.
- Internal width: the Ifor Williams CT136HD is 58cm (2ft) wider inside.
Specifications side by side
| Ifor Williams CT136HD | Lider 39401 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2,600kg | 750kg |
| Unladen weight | 510kg | 130kg |
| Internal length | 4.0m | 178cm |
| Internal width | 1.84m | 126cm |
| Axles | - | 1 |
| Brakes | - | Unbraked |
Sources: Ifor Williams CT136HD, Lider 39401. 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 rated 1,850kg heavier gross
- you want one that is 2.22m (7.5ft) longer inside
- you want one that is 58cm (2ft) wider inside
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 39401 if...
- you want one that is 380kg lighter empty
A step up from the 39400E for owners of larger or heavier motorcycles who still want to stay under the unbraked 750kg threshold.
Listed by
- Lider Trailers - Accrington, Blackburn
Common questions
What is the difference between the Ifor Williams CT136HD and the Lider 39401?
The Lider 39401 is 380kg lighter empty. The Ifor Williams CT136HD is rated 1,850kg heavier gross and is 2.22m (7.5ft) longer inside. 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 39401 is a an unbraked single-axle trailer for carrying one motorcycle..
Which is lighter, the Ifor Williams CT136HD or the Lider 39401?
The Lider 39401. It is 380kg lighter empty than the Ifor Williams CT136HD.
Can I tow the Ifor Williams CT136HD or the Lider 39401 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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