Head to head
Ifor Williams HBE506 vs Lider 38398
The Lider 38398 is 315kg lighter empty and is rated 500kg heavier gross. The Ifor Williams HBE506 is 17cm wider inside and is 26cm longer inside.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Ifor Williams HBE506 weighs 315kg more empty.
- Gross weight: the Lider 38398 is rated 500kg heavier gross.
- Internal width: the Ifor Williams HBE506 is 17cm wider inside.
- Internal length: the Ifor Williams HBE506 is 26cm longer inside.
Specifications side by side
| Ifor Williams HBE506 | Lider 38398 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2000kg | 2500kg |
| Unladen weight | 775kg | 460kg |
| Internal length | 3.26m | 300cm |
| Internal width | 1.67m | 150cm |
| Payload | 1225kg | - |
| Internal height | - | 50cm |
| Axles | - | 2 |
| Brakes | - | Braked |
Sources: Ifor Williams HBE506, Lider 38398. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the HBE506 if...
- you want one that is 17cm wider inside
- you want one that is 26cm longer inside
Aimed at owners who want HB506-sized space for two horses or ponies but need a lower gross weight to stay within a smaller car's towing limit.
Listed by
- Barnwell Trailers Ltd - Peterborough, Oundle, Barnwell
Buy or hire the 38398 if...
- you want one that is 315kg lighter empty
- you want one that is rated 500kg heavier gross
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 HBE506 and the Lider 38398?
The Lider 38398 is 315kg lighter empty and is rated 500kg heavier gross. The Ifor Williams HBE506 is 17cm wider inside and is 26cm longer inside. The Ifor Williams HBE506 is a a lighter-weight version of the HB506 double horsebox; the Lider 38398 is a a braked twin-axle general purpose trailer rated at 2500kg gross weight..
Which is lighter, the Ifor Williams HBE506 or the Lider 38398?
The Lider 38398. It is 315kg lighter empty than the Ifor Williams HBE506.
Can I tow the Ifor Williams HBE506 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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