GetBrent

Head to head

Ifor Williams GH1054 vs Lider 29420

The Lider 29420 is 520kg lighter empty. The Ifor Williams GH1054 is rated 2,750kg heavier gross.

Last reviewed 13 September 2026

Ifor Williams GH1054
Ifor Williams GH1054 - image: Norfolk Trailers
Lider 29420
Lider 29420 - image: lidertrailers.co.uk

Key differences

Specifications side by side

Ifor Williams GH1054Lider 29420
Gross weight3500kg750kg
Unladen weight660kg140kg
Payload2840kg-
Internal bed3.04m x 1.62m-
Internal length-178cm
Internal width-167cm
Axles-1
Brakes-Unbraked

Sources: Ifor Williams GH1054, Lider 29420. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.

Buy or hire the GH1054 if...

  • you want one that is rated 2,750kg heavier gross

A step up from the GH94 for plant hire and groundworks operators carrying a mini digger or skid-steer loader that needs a bit more bed width, while still staying towable behind a 3.5t-rated pickup.

Listed by

Full GH1054 specifications →

Buy or hire the 29420 if...

  • you want one that is 520kg lighter empty

Bought by motorcyclists and small bike dealers who want the lightest legal way to move one machine; its low unladen weight keeps it towable behind a small car and avoids the extra cost of a braked chassis.

Listed by

Full 29420 specifications →

Common questions

What is the difference between the Ifor Williams GH1054 and the Lider 29420?

The Lider 29420 is 520kg lighter empty. The Ifor Williams GH1054 is rated 2,750kg heavier gross. The Ifor Williams GH1054 is a a mid-size plant trailer for skid-steers and small diggers; the Lider 29420 is a a small unbraked single-axle trailer for carrying one motorcycle..

Which is lighter, the Ifor Williams GH1054 or the Lider 29420?

The Lider 29420. It is 520kg lighter empty than the Ifor Williams GH1054.

Can I tow the Ifor Williams GH1054 or the Lider 29420 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.

GetBrent is an independent directory and is not a dealer for, nor affiliated with, either manufacturer. Model and brand names are the trademarks of their owners.