Head to head
Ifor Williams GX84 vs Lider 38398
The Lider 38398 is 80kg lighter empty. The Ifor Williams GX84 is rated 200kg heavier gross.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Ifor Williams GX84 weighs 80kg more empty.
- Gross weight: the Ifor Williams GX84 is rated 200kg heavier gross.
Specifications side by side
| Ifor Williams GX84 | Lider 38398 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2700kg | 2500kg |
| Unladen weight | 540kg | 460kg |
| Payload | 2160kg | - |
| Internal bed | 2.45m x 1.27m | - |
| Internal length | - | 300cm |
| Internal width | - | 150cm |
| Internal height | - | 50cm |
| Axles | - | 2 |
| Brakes | - | Braked |
Sources: Ifor Williams GX84, Lider 38398. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the GX84 if...
- you want one that is rated 200kg heavier gross
An entry-level plant trailer for landscapers and groundworkers moving a single small excavator or compact roller who do not need the longer beds further up the GX range.
Listed by
- Blains Trailers & Tyres - Hemel Hempstead, Great Gaddesden
- Corwen Trailer Centre - Corwen
Buy or hire the 38398 if...
- you want one that is 80kg 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 GX84 and the Lider 38398?
The Lider 38398 is 80kg lighter empty. The Ifor Williams GX84 is rated 200kg heavier gross. The Ifor Williams GX84 is a the smallest trailer in the GX plant range; the Lider 38398 is a a braked twin-axle general purpose trailer rated at 2500kg gross weight..
Which is lighter, the Ifor Williams GX84 or the Lider 38398?
The Lider 38398. It is 80kg lighter empty than the Ifor Williams GX84.
Can I tow the Ifor Williams GX84 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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