Head to head
Ifor Williams HB511 vs Lider 38398
The Lider 38398 is 540kg lighter empty. The Ifor Williams HB511 is 29cm wider inside and is 52cm (1.5ft) longer inside.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Ifor Williams HB511 weighs 540kg more empty.
- Internal width: the Ifor Williams HB511 is 29cm wider inside.
- Internal length: the Ifor Williams HB511 is 52cm (1.5ft) longer inside.
- Gross weight: the Ifor Williams HB511 is rated 200kg heavier gross.
Specifications side by side
| Ifor Williams HB511 | Lider 38398 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2,700kg | 2500kg |
| Unladen weight | 1,000kg | 460kg |
| Internal length | 3.52m | 300cm |
| Internal width | 1.79m | 150cm |
| Brakes | Braked | Braked |
| Internal height | - | 50cm |
| Axles | - | 2 |
Sources: Ifor Williams HB511, Lider 38398. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the HB511 if...
- you want one that is 29cm wider inside
- you want one that is 52cm (1.5ft) longer inside
- you want one that is rated 200kg heavier gross
The wider step up from the HB506, for larger horses or owners who want more room in transit. The extra 12cm of internal width and 36cm of length cost 80kg unladen, which is worth checking against your tow vehicle before choosing it over the HB506.
Listed by
- Trek-Trailers Lincolnshire - Doncaster, Belton
- Trek-Trailers Suffolk - Bury Saint Edmunds
- R M Trailer Centre - Middlesbrough, North Ormesby
- Blains Trailers & Tyres - Hemel Hempstead, Great Gaddesden
- Horse Trailer Sales - Robertsbridge, Staplecross
- Trek-Trailers Three Counties - Hereford
Buy or hire the 38398 if...
- you want one that is 540kg 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 HB511 and the Lider 38398?
The Lider 38398 is 540kg lighter empty. The Ifor Williams HB511 is 29cm wider inside and is 52cm (1.5ft) longer inside. The Ifor Williams HB511 is a two-horse trailer, twin axle, wider body; the Lider 38398 is a a braked twin-axle general purpose trailer rated at 2500kg gross weight..
Which is lighter, the Ifor Williams HB511 or the Lider 38398?
The Lider 38398. It is 540kg lighter empty than the Ifor Williams HB511.
Can I tow the Ifor Williams HB511 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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