Head to head
Ifor Williams GD105 vs Lider 39400E
The Lider 39400E is 500kg lighter empty. The Ifor Williams GD105 is rated 2.2 tonnes heavier gross.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Ifor Williams GD105 weighs 500kg more empty.
- Gross weight: the Ifor Williams GD105 is rated 2.2 tonnes heavier gross.
Specifications side by side
| Ifor Williams GD105 | Lider 39400E | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2,700kg | 500kg |
| Unladen weight | 585kg | 85kg |
| Brakes | Braked | Unbraked |
| Internal bed | 3.11m x 1.58m (10ft 2in x 5ft 2in) | - |
| Internal length | - | 173cm |
| Internal width | - | 115cm |
| Axles | - | 1 |
Sources: Ifor Williams GD105, Lider 39400E. 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 2.2 tonnes 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 39400E if...
- you want one that is 500kg lighter empty
The lightest motorcycle trailer in the Lider range, aimed at owners of smaller bikes who want the least weight to tow and store.
Listed by
- Lider Trailers - Accrington, Blackburn
Common questions
What is the difference between the Ifor Williams GD105 and the Lider 39400E?
The Lider 39400E is 500kg lighter empty. The Ifor Williams GD105 is rated 2.2 tonnes heavier gross. The Ifor Williams GD105 is a general duty box trailer, twin axle, longer bed; the Lider 39400E is a an unbraked single-axle trailer for carrying one motorcycle, lighter than the 29420/39401..
Which is lighter, the Ifor Williams GD105 or the Lider 39400E?
The Lider 39400E. It is 500kg lighter empty than the Ifor Williams GD105.
Can I tow the Ifor Williams GD105 or the Lider 39400E 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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