Head to head
Ifor Williams TA5 vs Lider 38398
The Lider 38398 is 150kg lighter empty and is 68cm (2ft) longer inside. The Ifor Williams TA5 is rated 200kg heavier gross and is 3cm wider inside.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Ifor Williams TA5 weighs 150kg more empty.
- Internal length: the Lider 38398 is 68cm (2ft) longer inside.
- Gross weight: the Ifor Williams TA5 is rated 200kg heavier gross.
- Internal width: the Ifor Williams TA5 is 3cm wider inside.
Specifications side by side
| Ifor Williams TA5 | Lider 38398 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2,700kg standard, 3,500kg on TA5HD variants | 2500kg |
| Unladen weight | 610kg (8ft x 4ft) up to 1,030kg (TA5HD 12ft x 7ft) | 460kg |
| Internal width | 1.53m | 150cm |
| Internal length | 2.32m, 3.12m or 3.72m depending on model | 300cm |
| Brakes | Braked | Braked |
| Internal height | - | 50cm |
| Axles | - | 2 |
Sources: Ifor Williams TA5, Lider 38398. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the TA5 if...
- you want one that is rated 200kg heavier gross
- you want one that is 3cm wider inside
The standard British livestock trailer, and the one most smallholders and farmers picture when they say livestock trailer. Low loading height and flexible partitions matter more here than raw capacity, because the job is getting animals in and out calmly rather than maximising a payload.
Listed by
- Blains Trailers & Tyres - Hemel Hempstead, Great Gaddesden
- Corwen Trailer Centre - Corwen
- East Midlands Trailers - Leicester, Thrussington
- Barnwell Trailers Ltd - Peterborough, Oundle, Barnwell
Buy or hire the 38398 if...
- you want one that is 150kg lighter empty
- you want one that is 68cm (2ft) longer inside
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 TA5 and the Lider 38398?
The Lider 38398 is 150kg lighter empty and is 68cm (2ft) longer inside. The Ifor Williams TA5 is rated 200kg heavier gross and is 3cm wider inside. The Ifor Williams TA5 is a livestock 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 TA5 or the Lider 38398?
The Lider 38398. It is 150kg lighter empty than the Ifor Williams TA5.
Can I tow the Ifor Williams TA5 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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