Head to head
Ifor Williams GD105 vs Lider 38398
The Lider 38398 is 125kg lighter empty. The Ifor Williams GD105 is rated 200kg heavier gross.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Ifor Williams GD105 weighs 125kg more empty.
- Gross weight: the Ifor Williams GD105 is rated 200kg heavier gross.
Specifications side by side
| Ifor Williams GD105 | Lider 38398 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2,700kg | 2500kg |
| Unladen weight | 585kg | 460kg |
| Brakes | Braked | Braked |
| Internal bed | 3.11m x 1.58m (10ft 2in x 5ft 2in) | - |
| Internal length | - | 300cm |
| Internal width | - | 150cm |
| Internal height | - | 50cm |
| Axles | - | 2 |
Sources: Ifor Williams GD105, Lider 38398. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the GD105 if...
- you want one that is rated 200kg heavier gross
The same market as the GD85 with about 60cm more bed length, which is the difference between fitting a load and not. Landscapers and anyone moving long materials or a quad choose it for the length rather than the payload, which is unchanged.
Listed by
- Blendworth Trailers - Rowland's Castle
- Barnwell Trailers Ltd - Peterborough, Oundle, Barnwell
Buy or hire the 38398 if...
- you want one that is 125kg 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 GD105 and the Lider 38398?
The Lider 38398 is 125kg lighter empty. The Ifor Williams GD105 is rated 200kg heavier gross. The Ifor Williams GD105 is a general duty box trailer, twin axle, longer bed; the Lider 38398 is a a braked twin-axle general purpose trailer rated at 2500kg gross weight..
Which is lighter, the Ifor Williams GD105 or the Lider 38398?
The Lider 38398. It is 125kg lighter empty than the Ifor Williams GD105.
Can I tow the Ifor Williams GD105 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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