Head to head
Ifor Williams LM106 vs Lider 38398
The Ifor Williams LM106 is rated 1 tonnes heavier gross. The Lider 38398 is 160kg lighter empty.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Gross weight: the Ifor Williams LM106 is rated 1 tonnes heavier gross.
- Unladen weight: the Ifor Williams LM106 weighs 160kg more empty.
Specifications side by side
| Ifor Williams LM106 | Lider 38398 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3500kg | 2500kg |
| Unladen weight | 620kg | 460kg |
| Payload | 2880kg | - |
| Internal bed | 3.01m x 1.98m | - |
| Internal length | - | 300cm |
| Internal width | - | 150cm |
| Internal height | - | 50cm |
| Axles | - | 2 |
| Brakes | - | Braked |
Sources: Ifor Williams LM106, Lider 38398. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the LM106 if...
- you want one that is rated 1 tonnes heavier gross
For users who find the LM105's 1.68m bed too narrow for pallets or wider machinery but do not need extra length, offering the same bed length on a wider chassis.
Listed by
- Barnwell Trailers Ltd - Peterborough, Oundle, Barnwell
Buy or hire the 38398 if...
- you want one that is 160kg 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 LM106 and the Lider 38398?
The Ifor Williams LM106 is rated 1 tonnes heavier gross. The Lider 38398 is 160kg lighter empty. The Ifor Williams LM106 is a a wider general-purpose flatbed trailer; the Lider 38398 is a a braked twin-axle general purpose trailer rated at 2500kg gross weight..
Which is lighter, the Ifor Williams LM106 or the Lider 38398?
The Lider 38398. It is 160kg lighter empty than the Ifor Williams LM106.
Can I tow the Ifor Williams LM106 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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