Head to head
Ifor Williams GD84 vs Lider 39401
The Ifor Williams GD84 is rated 1,950kg heavier gross and is 77cm (2.5ft) longer inside. The Lider 39401 is 320kg lighter empty and is 1cm wider inside.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Gross weight: the Ifor Williams GD84 is rated 1,950kg heavier gross.
- Unladen weight: the Ifor Williams GD84 weighs 320kg more empty.
- Internal length: the Ifor Williams GD84 is 77cm (2.5ft) longer inside.
- Internal width: the Lider 39401 is 1cm wider inside.
Specifications side by side
| Ifor Williams GD84 | Lider 39401 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2700kg | 750kg |
| Unladen weight | 450kg | 130kg |
| Internal length | 2.55m | 178cm |
| Internal width | 1.25m | 126cm |
| Axles | Twin | 1 |
| Payload | 2250kg | - |
| Brakes | - | Unbraked |
Sources: Ifor Williams GD84, Lider 39401. 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 1,950kg heavier gross
- you want one that is 77cm (2.5ft) longer inside
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 39401 if...
- you want one that is 320kg lighter empty
- you want one that is 1cm wider inside
A step up from the 39400E for owners of larger or heavier motorcycles who still want to stay under the unbraked 750kg threshold.
Listed by
- Lider Trailers - Accrington, Blackburn
Common questions
What is the difference between the Ifor Williams GD84 and the Lider 39401?
The Ifor Williams GD84 is rated 1,950kg heavier gross and is 77cm (2.5ft) longer inside. The Lider 39401 is 320kg lighter empty and is 1cm wider inside. The Ifor Williams GD84 is a a general-purpose dropside trailer; the Lider 39401 is a an unbraked single-axle trailer for carrying one motorcycle..
Which is lighter, the Ifor Williams GD84 or the Lider 39401?
The Lider 39401. It is 320kg lighter empty than the Ifor Williams GD84.
Can I tow the Ifor Williams GD84 or the Lider 39401 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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