Head to head
Ifor Williams HB510XL vs Lider 38398
The Lider 38398 is 830kg lighter empty. The Ifor Williams HB510XL is 1.25m (4ft) longer inside and is rated 1 tonnes heavier gross.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Ifor Williams HB510XL weighs 830kg more empty.
- Internal length: the Ifor Williams HB510XL is 1.25m (4ft) longer inside.
- Gross weight: the Ifor Williams HB510XL is rated 1 tonnes heavier gross.
- Internal width: the Ifor Williams HB510XL is 24cm wider inside.
Specifications side by side
| Ifor Williams HB510XL | Lider 38398 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3500kg | 2500kg |
| Unladen weight | 1290kg | 460kg |
| Internal length | 4.25m | 300cm |
| Internal width | 1.74m | 150cm |
| Payload | 2210kg | - |
| Internal height | - | 50cm |
| Axles | - | 2 |
| Brakes | - | Braked |
Sources: Ifor Williams HB510XL, Lider 38398. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the HB510XL if...
- you want one that is 1.25m (4ft) longer inside
- you want one that is rated 1 tonnes heavier gross
- you want one that is 24cm wider inside
For owners of taller or longer horses who find the standard HB511 too tight, giving extra internal length on the same 3500kg chassis so it stays towable by a suitably rated 4x4.
Listed by
- Horse Trailer Sales - Robertsbridge, Staplecross
Buy or hire the 38398 if...
- you want one that is 830kg lighter empty
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 HB510XL and the Lider 38398?
The Lider 38398 is 830kg lighter empty. The Ifor Williams HB510XL is 1.25m (4ft) longer inside and is rated 1 tonnes heavier gross. The Ifor Williams HB510XL is a an extra-length double 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 HB510XL or the Lider 38398?
The Lider 38398. It is 830kg lighter empty than the Ifor Williams HB510XL.
Can I tow the Ifor Williams HB510XL 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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