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Ifor Williams DP120 vs Lider 38398

The Ifor Williams DP120 is rated 1 tonnes heavier gross.

Last reviewed 13 September 2026

DP120
Ifor Williams DP120
Lider 38398
Lider 38398 - image: lidertrailers.co.uk

Key differences

Specifications side by side

Ifor Williams DP120Lider 38398
Gross weight3500kg2500kg
AxlesTri-axle2
BrakesBrakedBraked
Size14ft x 6ft-
Unladen weight-460kg
Internal length-300cm
Internal width-150cm
Internal height-50cm

Sources: Ifor Williams DP120, Lider 38398. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.

Buy or hire the DP120 if...

  • you want one that is rated 1 tonnes heavier gross

Ifor Williams DP120, carried by UK dealers and hire companies listed on GetBrent for sale. The big Ifor Williams livestock trailer. At 14ft on three axles it carries a full load of cattle or sheep, and it is bought by farms and contractors moving stock in numbers to market and between holdings.

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Full DP120 specifications →

Buy or hire the 38398 if...

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.

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Full 38398 specifications →

Common questions

What is the difference between the Ifor Williams DP120 and the Lider 38398?

The Ifor Williams DP120 is rated 1 tonnes heavier gross. The Ifor Williams DP120 is a livestock trailer, tri-axle, 14ft x 6ft; the Lider 38398 is a a braked twin-axle general purpose trailer rated at 2500kg gross weight..

Can I tow the Ifor Williams DP120 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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