Head to head
Ifor Williams HB403 vs Lider 39600
The Lider 39600 is rated 900kg heavier gross and is 217kg lighter empty.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Gross weight: the Lider 39600 is rated 900kg heavier gross.
- Unladen weight: the Ifor Williams HB403 weighs 217kg more empty.
Specifications side by side
| Ifor Williams HB403 | Lider 39600 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 1600kg | 2500kg |
| Unladen weight | 767kg | 550kg |
| Payload | 833kg | - |
| Internal length | 3.08m | - |
| Internal width | 1.30m | - |
| Internal bed | - | 256 x 148 x 30cm |
| Axles | - | 2 |
| Brakes | - | Braked |
Sources: Ifor Williams HB403, Lider 39600. 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 39600 if...
- you want one that is rated 900kg heavier gross
- you want one that is 217kg lighter empty
A serious tipping trailer for groundworkers and smallholders shifting muck, aggregate or spoil in bulk, with braked axles for towing at higher payloads.
Listed by
- Lider Trailers - Accrington, Blackburn
Common questions
What is the difference between the Ifor Williams HB403 and the Lider 39600?
The Lider 39600 is rated 900kg heavier gross and is 217kg lighter empty. The Ifor Williams HB403 is a a compact single-horse or two-pony horsebox trailer; the Lider 39600 is a a braked twin-axle tipping trailer rated at 2500kg gross weight..
Which is lighter, the Ifor Williams HB403 or the Lider 39600?
The Lider 39600. It is 217kg lighter empty than the Ifor Williams HB403.
Can I tow the Ifor Williams HB403 or the Lider 39600 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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