Head to head
Ifor Williams P5 vs Lider 39401
The Lider 39401 is rated 250kg heavier gross and is 11kg lighter empty.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Gross weight: the Lider 39401 is rated 250kg heavier gross.
- Unladen weight: the Ifor Williams P5 weighs 11kg more empty.
Specifications side by side
| Ifor Williams P5 | Lider 39401 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 500kg | 750kg |
| Unladen weight | 141kg | 130kg |
| Brakes | Unbraked | Unbraked |
| Payload | 359kg | - |
| Internal bed | 1.53m x 1.02m | - |
| Internal length | - | 178cm |
| Internal width | - | 126cm |
| Axles | - | 1 |
Sources: Ifor Williams P5, Lider 39401. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the P5 if...
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 39401 if...
- you want one that is rated 250kg heavier gross
- you want one that is 11kg lighter empty
A step up from the 39400E for owners of larger or heavier motorcycles who still want to stay under the unbraked 750kg threshold.
Listed by
- Lider Trailers - Accrington, Blackburn
Common questions
What is the difference between the Ifor Williams P5 and the Lider 39401?
The Lider 39401 is rated 250kg heavier gross and is 11kg lighter empty. The Ifor Williams P5 is a the smallest unbraked domestic trailer Ifor Williams makes; the Lider 39401 is a an unbraked single-axle trailer for carrying one motorcycle..
Which is lighter, the Ifor Williams P5 or the Lider 39401?
The Lider 39401. It is 11kg lighter empty than the Ifor Williams P5.
Can I tow the Ifor Williams P5 or the Lider 39401 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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