Head to head
Ifor Williams P5 vs Lider 38398
The Lider 38398 is rated 2 tonnes heavier gross. The Ifor Williams P5 is 319kg lighter empty.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Gross weight: the Lider 38398 is rated 2 tonnes heavier gross.
- Unladen weight: the Lider 38398 weighs 319kg more empty.
Specifications side by side
| Ifor Williams P5 | Lider 38398 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 500kg | 2500kg |
| Unladen weight | 141kg | 460kg |
| Brakes | Unbraked | Braked |
| Payload | 359kg | - |
| Internal bed | 1.53m x 1.02m | - |
| Internal length | - | 300cm |
| Internal width | - | 150cm |
| Internal height | - | 50cm |
| Axles | - | 2 |
Sources: Ifor Williams P5, Lider 38398. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the P5 if...
- you want one that is 319kg lighter empty
A light general-purpose trailer for domestic buyers moving garden waste, small loads or a mower, chosen for its low unladen weight so it can be towed by almost any car.
Listed by
- Blains Trailers & Tyres - Hemel Hempstead, Great Gaddesden
Buy or hire the 38398 if...
- you want one that is rated 2 tonnes 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 P5 and the Lider 38398?
The Lider 38398 is rated 2 tonnes heavier gross. The Ifor Williams P5 is 319kg lighter empty. The Ifor Williams P5 is a the smallest unbraked domestic trailer Ifor Williams makes; the Lider 38398 is a a braked twin-axle general purpose trailer rated at 2500kg gross weight..
Which is lighter, the Ifor Williams P5 or the Lider 38398?
The Ifor Williams P5. It is 319kg lighter empty than the Lider 38398.
Can I tow the Ifor Williams P5 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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