Head to head
Ifor Williams HB506 vs Lider 39400E
The Lider 39400E is 835kg lighter empty. The Ifor Williams HB506 is rated 2.1 tonnes heavier gross and is 1.43m (4.5ft) longer inside.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Ifor Williams HB506 weighs 835kg more empty.
- Gross weight: the Ifor Williams HB506 is rated 2.1 tonnes heavier gross.
- Internal length: the Ifor Williams HB506 is 1.43m (4.5ft) longer inside.
- Internal width: the Ifor Williams HB506 is 52cm (1.5ft) wider inside.
Specifications side by side
| Ifor Williams HB506 | Lider 39400E | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2,600kg | 500kg |
| Unladen weight | 920kg | 85kg |
| Internal length | 3.16m | 173cm |
| Internal width | 1.67m | 115cm |
| Brakes | Braked | Unbraked |
| Axles | - | 1 |
Sources: Ifor Williams HB506, Lider 39400E. 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 2.1 tonnes heavier gross
- you want one that is 1.43m (4.5ft) longer inside
- you want one that is 52cm (1.5ft) wider 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 39400E if...
- you want one that is 835kg lighter empty
The lightest motorcycle trailer in the Lider range, aimed at owners of smaller bikes who want the least weight to tow and store.
Listed by
- Lider Trailers - Accrington, Blackburn
Common questions
What is the difference between the Ifor Williams HB506 and the Lider 39400E?
The Lider 39400E is 835kg lighter empty. The Ifor Williams HB506 is rated 2.1 tonnes heavier gross and is 1.43m (4.5ft) longer inside. The Ifor Williams HB506 is a two-horse trailer, twin axle; the Lider 39400E is a an unbraked single-axle trailer for carrying one motorcycle, lighter than the 29420/39401..
Which is lighter, the Ifor Williams HB506 or the Lider 39400E?
The Lider 39400E. It is 835kg lighter empty than the Ifor Williams HB506.
Can I tow the Ifor Williams HB506 or the Lider 39400E 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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