Head to head
Ifor Williams GD84 vs Lider 38950
The Ifor Williams GD84 is 180kg lighter empty and is rated 700kg heavier gross. The Lider 38950 is 30cm wider inside and is 45cm (1.5ft) longer inside.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Lider 38950 weighs 180kg more empty.
- Gross weight: the Ifor Williams GD84 is rated 700kg heavier gross.
- Internal width: the Lider 38950 is 30cm wider inside.
- Internal length: the Lider 38950 is 45cm (1.5ft) longer inside.
Specifications side by side
| Ifor Williams GD84 | Lider 38950 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2700kg | 2000kg |
| Unladen weight | 450kg | 630kg |
| Internal length | 2.55m | 300cm |
| Internal width | 1.25m | 155cm |
| Axles | Twin | 2 |
| Payload | 2250kg | - |
| Internal height | - | 177cm |
| Brakes | - | Braked |
Sources: Ifor Williams GD84, Lider 38950. 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 180kg lighter empty
- you want one that is rated 700kg heavier gross
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 38950 if...
- you want one that is 30cm wider inside
- you want one that is 45cm (1.5ft) longer inside
A weatherproof enclosed trailer for market traders, couriers and event businesses who need to lock stock or equipment away overnight, with enough internal height to walk in upright.
Listed by
- Lider Trailers - Accrington, Blackburn
Common questions
What is the difference between the Ifor Williams GD84 and the Lider 38950?
The Ifor Williams GD84 is 180kg lighter empty and is rated 700kg heavier gross. The Lider 38950 is 30cm wider inside and is 45cm (1.5ft) longer inside. The Ifor Williams GD84 is a a general-purpose dropside trailer; the Lider 38950 is a a braked twin-axle enclosed box van trailer rated at 2000kg gross weight..
Which is lighter, the Ifor Williams GD84 or the Lider 38950?
The Ifor Williams GD84. It is 180kg lighter empty than the Lider 38950.
Can I tow the Ifor Williams GD84 or the Lider 38950 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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