Head to head
Ifor Williams HB403 vs Lider 32680
The Lider 32680 is rated 1.9 tonnes heavier gross and is 67kg lighter empty.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Gross weight: the Lider 32680 is rated 1.9 tonnes heavier gross.
- Unladen weight: the Ifor Williams HB403 weighs 67kg more empty.
Specifications side by side
| Ifor Williams HB403 | Lider 32680 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 1600kg | 3500kg |
| Unladen weight | 767kg | 700kg |
| Payload | 833kg | - |
| Internal length | 3.08m | - |
| Internal width | 1.30m | - |
| Internal bed | - | 406 x 215cm |
| Axles | - | 2 |
| Brakes | - | Braked |
Sources: Ifor Williams HB403, Lider 32680. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the HB403 if...
The smallest trailer in the HB horsebox range, bought by owners of a single horse or a couple of ponies who want the lightest legal option that can still be towed by a mid-size car.
Listed by
- Horse Trailer Sales - Robertsbridge, Staplecross
- Barnwell Trailers Ltd - Peterborough, Oundle, Barnwell
Buy or hire the 32680 if...
- you want one that is rated 1.9 tonnes heavier gross
- you want one that is 67kg lighter empty
Aimed at plant hire firms and groundworkers moving heavier machinery such as a full-size mini excavator, since the 3500kg rating is the largest flatbed in this size before a driver needs a category B+E licence.
Listed by
- Lider Trailers - Accrington, Blackburn
Common questions
What is the difference between the Ifor Williams HB403 and the Lider 32680?
The Lider 32680 is rated 1.9 tonnes heavier gross and is 67kg lighter empty. The Ifor Williams HB403 is a a compact single-horse or two-pony horsebox trailer; the Lider 32680 is a a braked twin-axle flatbed trailer rated at 3500kg gross weight..
Which is lighter, the Ifor Williams HB403 or the Lider 32680?
The Lider 32680. It is 67kg lighter empty than the Ifor Williams HB403.
Can I tow the Ifor Williams HB403 or the Lider 32680 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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