Head to head
Ifor Williams GD84 vs Lider 38398
The Lider 38398 is 25cm wider inside and is 45cm (1.5ft) longer inside. The Ifor Williams GD84 is rated 200kg heavier gross and is 10kg lighter empty.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Internal width: the Lider 38398 is 25cm wider inside.
- Internal length: the Lider 38398 is 45cm (1.5ft) longer inside.
- Gross weight: the Ifor Williams GD84 is rated 200kg heavier gross.
- Unladen weight: the Lider 38398 weighs 10kg more empty.
Specifications side by side
| Ifor Williams GD84 | Lider 38398 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2700kg | 2500kg |
| Unladen weight | 450kg | 460kg |
| Internal length | 2.55m | 300cm |
| Internal width | 1.25m | 150cm |
| Axles | Twin | 2 |
| Payload | 2250kg | - |
| Internal height | - | 50cm |
| Brakes | - | Braked |
Sources: Ifor Williams GD84, Lider 38398. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the GD84 if...
- you want one that is rated 200kg heavier gross
- you want one that is 10kg lighter empty
A everyday farm and smallholding trailer for moving loose loads, logs or small livestock behind a 4x4 or pickup, chosen over the single-axle GD84 when the extra payload of a twin-axle chassis is needed.
Listed by
- Blains Trailers & Tyres - Hemel Hempstead, Great Gaddesden
Buy or hire the 38398 if...
- you want one that is 25cm wider inside
- you want one that is 45cm (1.5ft) longer inside
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 GD84 and the Lider 38398?
The Lider 38398 is 25cm wider inside and is 45cm (1.5ft) longer inside. The Ifor Williams GD84 is rated 200kg heavier gross and is 10kg lighter empty. The Ifor Williams GD84 is a a general-purpose dropside trailer; the Lider 38398 is a a braked twin-axle general purpose trailer rated at 2500kg gross weight..
Which is lighter, the Ifor Williams GD84 or the Lider 38398?
The Ifor Williams GD84. It is 10kg lighter empty than the Lider 38398.
Can I tow the Ifor Williams GD84 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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