Head to head
Ifor Williams GH146 vs Lider 38398
The Lider 38398 is 450kg lighter empty. The Ifor Williams GH146 is rated 1 tonnes heavier gross.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Ifor Williams GH146 weighs 450kg more empty.
- Gross weight: the Ifor Williams GH146 is rated 1 tonnes heavier gross.
Specifications side by side
| Ifor Williams GH146 | Lider 38398 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3500kg | 2500kg |
| Unladen weight | 910kg | 460kg |
| Payload | 2590kg | - |
| Internal bed | 4.285m x 1.84m | - |
| Internal length | - | 300cm |
| Internal width | - | 150cm |
| Internal height | - | 50cm |
| Axles | - | 2 |
| Brakes | - | Braked |
Sources: Ifor Williams GH146, Lider 38398. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the GH146 if...
- you want one that is rated 1 tonnes heavier gross
Aimed at plant hire operators who need the longest bed in the GH range for larger excavators or two smaller machines, with a tri-axle chassis to keep payload up within the 3500kg limit.
Listed by
- Blains Trailers & Tyres - Hemel Hempstead, Great Gaddesden
Buy or hire the 38398 if...
- you want one that is 450kg lighter empty
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 GH146 and the Lider 38398?
The Lider 38398 is 450kg lighter empty. The Ifor Williams GH146 is rated 1 tonnes heavier gross. The Ifor Williams GH146 is a a tri-axle long-bed plant trailer; the Lider 38398 is a a braked twin-axle general purpose trailer rated at 2500kg gross weight..
Which is lighter, the Ifor Williams GH146 or the Lider 38398?
The Lider 38398. It is 450kg lighter empty than the Ifor Williams GH146.
Can I tow the Ifor Williams GH146 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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