Head to head
Ifor Williams GD85 vs Lider 38398
The Lider 38398 is rated 1.1 tonnes heavier gross. The Ifor Williams GD85 is 65kg lighter empty.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Gross weight: the Lider 38398 is rated 1.1 tonnes heavier gross.
- Unladen weight: the Lider 38398 weighs 65kg more empty.
Specifications side by side
| Ifor Williams GD85 | Lider 38398 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 1,400kg single axle / 2,700kg twin axle | 2500kg |
| Unladen weight | 395kg single axle / 485kg twin axle | 460kg |
| Brakes | Braked, auto-reverse over-run | Braked |
| Internal bed | 2.5m x 1.58m (8ft 2in x 5ft 2in) | - |
| Internal length | - | 300cm |
| Internal width | - | 150cm |
| Internal height | - | 50cm |
| Axles | - | 2 |
Sources: Ifor Williams GD85, Lider 38398. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the GD85 if...
- you want one that is 65kg lighter empty
The entry point of the Ifor Williams general duty range and one of the most common working trailers in Britain. Smallholders, gardeners and tradespeople buy it for everyday hauling without needing a heavy tow vehicle, and the twin-axle version roughly doubles the payload for a modest gain in unladen weight.
Full GD85 specifications →Buy or hire the 38398 if...
- you want one that is rated 1.1 tonnes heavier gross
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 GD85 and the Lider 38398?
The Lider 38398 is rated 1.1 tonnes heavier gross. The Ifor Williams GD85 is 65kg lighter empty. The Ifor Williams GD85 is a general duty box trailer, single or twin axle; the Lider 38398 is a a braked twin-axle general purpose trailer rated at 2500kg gross weight..
Which is lighter, the Ifor Williams GD85 or the Lider 38398?
The Ifor Williams GD85. It is 65kg lighter empty than the Lider 38398.
Can I tow the Ifor Williams GD85 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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