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Ifor Williams LM126 vs Lider 38398

The Lider 38398 is 215kg lighter empty. The Ifor Williams LM126 is rated 1 tonnes heavier gross.

Last reviewed 13 September 2026

Ifor Williams LM126
Ifor Williams LM126 - image: blains.co.uk
Lider 38398
Lider 38398 - image: lidertrailers.co.uk

Key differences

Specifications side by side

Ifor Williams LM126Lider 38398
Gross weight3,500kg2500kg
Unladen weight675kg460kg
BrakesBrakedBraked
Deck3.62m x 1.98m (11ft 9in x 6ft 5in)-
Internal length-300cm
Internal width-150cm
Internal height-50cm
Axles-2

Sources: Ifor Williams LM126, Lider 38398. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.

Buy or hire the LM126 if...

  • you want one that is rated 1 tonnes heavier gross

A workhorse flatbed for plant hire firms, groundworkers and landscapers moving mini-diggers, pallets and fencing. The payload relative to its own weight is the reason it is so common on sites: 675kg unladen against a 3,500kg gross leaves a useful figure.

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Full LM126 specifications →

Buy or hire the 38398 if...

  • you want one that is 215kg 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.

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Full 38398 specifications →

Common questions

What is the difference between the Ifor Williams LM126 and the Lider 38398?

The Lider 38398 is 215kg lighter empty. The Ifor Williams LM126 is rated 1 tonnes heavier gross. The Ifor Williams LM126 is a flatbed trailer, twin axle; the Lider 38398 is a a braked twin-axle general purpose trailer rated at 2500kg gross weight..

Which is lighter, the Ifor Williams LM126 or the Lider 38398?

The Lider 38398. It is 215kg lighter empty than the Ifor Williams LM126.

Can I tow the Ifor Williams LM126 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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