Head to head
Ifor Williams HB506 vs Lider 38950
The Lider 38950 is 290kg lighter empty. The Ifor Williams HB506 is rated 600kg heavier gross and is 12cm wider inside.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Ifor Williams HB506 weighs 290kg more empty.
- Gross weight: the Ifor Williams HB506 is rated 600kg heavier gross.
- Internal width: the Ifor Williams HB506 is 12cm wider inside.
- Internal length: the Ifor Williams HB506 is 16cm longer inside.
Specifications side by side
| Ifor Williams HB506 | Lider 38950 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2,600kg | 2000kg |
| Unladen weight | 920kg | 630kg |
| Internal length | 3.16m | 300cm |
| Internal width | 1.67m | 155cm |
| Brakes | Braked | Braked |
| Internal height | - | 177cm |
| Axles | - | 2 |
Sources: Ifor Williams HB506, Lider 38950. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the HB506 if...
- you want one that is rated 600kg heavier gross
- you want one that is 12cm wider inside
- you want one that is 16cm longer inside
The mainstream two-horse trailer in Britain, used by private owners and small yards. Its comparatively low unladen weight for the class is the practical point: it widens the range of 4x4s and large SUVs that can legally and comfortably tow it.
Listed by
- R M Trailer Centre - Middlesbrough, North Ormesby
- Blains Trailers & Tyres - Hemel Hempstead, Great Gaddesden
- Horse Trailer Sales - Robertsbridge, Staplecross
- Barnwell Trailers Ltd - Peterborough, Oundle, Barnwell
Buy or hire the 38950 if...
- you want one that is 290kg lighter empty
A weatherproof enclosed trailer for market traders, couriers and event businesses who need to lock stock or equipment away overnight, with enough internal height to walk in upright.
Listed by
- Lider Trailers - Accrington, Blackburn
Common questions
What is the difference between the Ifor Williams HB506 and the Lider 38950?
The Lider 38950 is 290kg lighter empty. The Ifor Williams HB506 is rated 600kg heavier gross and is 12cm wider inside. The Ifor Williams HB506 is a two-horse trailer, twin axle; the Lider 38950 is a a braked twin-axle enclosed box van trailer rated at 2000kg gross weight..
Which is lighter, the Ifor Williams HB506 or the Lider 38950?
The Lider 38950. It is 290kg lighter empty than the Ifor Williams HB506.
Can I tow the Ifor Williams HB506 or the Lider 38950 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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