Head to head
Ifor Williams P8e vs Lider 38950
The Ifor Williams P8e is 412kg lighter empty. The Lider 38950 is rated 1,250kg heavier gross.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Lider 38950 weighs 412kg more empty.
- Gross weight: the Lider 38950 is rated 1,250kg heavier gross.
Specifications side by side
| Ifor Williams P8e | Lider 38950 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 750kg | 2000kg |
| Unladen weight | 218kg | 630kg |
| Brakes | Unbraked | Braked |
| Payload | 532kg | - |
| Internal bed | 2.51m x 1.45m | - |
| Internal length | - | 300cm |
| Internal width | - | 155cm |
| Internal height | - | 177cm |
| Axles | - | 2 |
Sources: Ifor Williams P8e, Lider 38950. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the P8e if...
- you want one that is 412kg lighter empty
For domestic and light trade users wanting the most bed space available before needing to move up to a braked trailer, useful for bulkier garden or DIY loads.
Listed by
- Blains Trailers & Tyres - Hemel Hempstead, Great Gaddesden
Buy or hire the 38950 if...
- you want one that is rated 1,250kg heavier gross
A weatherproof enclosed trailer for market traders, couriers and event businesses who need to lock stock or equipment away overnight, with enough internal height to walk in upright.
Listed by
- Lider Trailers - Accrington, Blackburn
Common questions
What is the difference between the Ifor Williams P8e and the Lider 38950?
The Ifor Williams P8e is 412kg lighter empty. The Lider 38950 is rated 1,250kg heavier gross. The Ifor Williams P8e is a the largest of Ifor Williams' unbraked small domestic trailers; the Lider 38950 is a a braked twin-axle enclosed box van trailer rated at 2000kg gross weight..
Which is lighter, the Ifor Williams P8e or the Lider 38950?
The Ifor Williams P8e. It is 412kg lighter empty than the Lider 38950.
Can I tow the Ifor Williams P8e or the Lider 38950 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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