Head to head
Ifor Williams HB403 vs Lider 38398
The Lider 38398 is 307kg lighter empty and is rated 900kg heavier gross. The Ifor Williams HB403 is 8cm longer inside.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Ifor Williams HB403 weighs 307kg more empty.
- Gross weight: the Lider 38398 is rated 900kg heavier gross.
- Internal width: the Lider 38398 is 20cm wider inside.
- Internal length: the Ifor Williams HB403 is 8cm longer inside.
Specifications side by side
| Ifor Williams HB403 | Lider 38398 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 1600kg | 2500kg |
| Unladen weight | 767kg | 460kg |
| Internal length | 3.08m | 300cm |
| Internal width | 1.30m | 150cm |
| Payload | 833kg | - |
| Internal height | - | 50cm |
| Axles | - | 2 |
| Brakes | - | Braked |
Sources: Ifor Williams HB403, Lider 38398. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the HB403 if...
- you want one that is 8cm longer inside
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 38398 if...
- you want one that is 307kg lighter empty
- you want one that is rated 900kg heavier gross
- you want one that is 20cm wider inside
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 HB403 and the Lider 38398?
The Lider 38398 is 307kg lighter empty and is rated 900kg heavier gross. The Ifor Williams HB403 is 8cm longer inside. The Ifor Williams HB403 is a a compact single-horse or two-pony horsebox trailer; the Lider 38398 is a a braked twin-axle general purpose trailer rated at 2500kg gross weight..
Which is lighter, the Ifor Williams HB403 or the Lider 38398?
The Lider 38398. It is 307kg lighter empty than the Ifor Williams HB403.
Can I tow the Ifor Williams HB403 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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