Head to head
Ifor Williams GH1054 vs Lider 39401
The Lider 39401 is 530kg lighter empty. The Ifor Williams GH1054 is rated 2,750kg heavier gross.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Ifor Williams GH1054 weighs 530kg more empty.
- Gross weight: the Ifor Williams GH1054 is rated 2,750kg heavier gross.
Specifications side by side
| Ifor Williams GH1054 | Lider 39401 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3500kg | 750kg |
| Unladen weight | 660kg | 130kg |
| Payload | 2840kg | - |
| Internal bed | 3.04m x 1.62m | - |
| Internal length | - | 178cm |
| Internal width | - | 126cm |
| Axles | - | 1 |
| Brakes | - | Unbraked |
Sources: Ifor Williams GH1054, Lider 39401. 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
- Blains Trailers & Tyres - Hemel Hempstead, Great Gaddesden
- G-Tec Trailers - Thetford, Holme Hale
- Norfolk Trailers - Norwich
Buy or hire the 39401 if...
- you want one that is 530kg lighter empty
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 GH1054 and the Lider 39401?
The Lider 39401 is 530kg 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 39401 is a an unbraked single-axle trailer for carrying one motorcycle..
Which is lighter, the Ifor Williams GH1054 or the Lider 39401?
The Lider 39401. It is 530kg lighter empty than the Ifor Williams GH1054.
Can I tow the Ifor Williams GH1054 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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