Head to head
Ifor Williams TB Tiltbed vs Lider 38398
The Lider 38398 is 259kg lighter empty. The Ifor Williams TB Tiltbed is 54cm (2ft) wider inside and is rated 500kg heavier gross.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Ifor Williams TB Tiltbed weighs 259kg more empty.
- Internal width: the Ifor Williams TB Tiltbed is 54cm (2ft) wider inside.
- Gross weight: the Ifor Williams TB Tiltbed is rated 500kg heavier gross.
Specifications side by side
| Ifor Williams TB Tiltbed | Lider 38398 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3,000kg to 3,500kg depending on model | 2500kg |
| Unladen weight | 719kg to 978kg depending on model | 460kg |
| Internal width | 2.04m (all models) | 150cm |
| Internal length options | 4.07m, 4.64m, 5.10m, 5.57m | - |
| Internal length | - | 300cm |
| Internal height | - | 50cm |
| Axles | - | 2 |
| Brakes | - | Braked |
Sources: Ifor Williams TB Tiltbed, Lider 38398. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the TB Tiltbed if...
- you want one that is 54cm (2ft) wider inside
- you want one that is rated 500kg heavier gross
A flatbed trailer with a tilting deck, built for loading vehicles with low ground clearance or for vehicle recovery, where a fixed ramp angle would ground the car. Recovery operators and low-car owners choose it over a standard flatbed for that reason alone.
Listed by
- East Midlands Trailers - Leicester, Thrussington
Buy or hire the 38398 if...
- you want one that is 259kg 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.
Listed by
- Lider Trailers - Accrington, Blackburn
Common questions
What is the difference between the Ifor Williams TB Tiltbed and the Lider 38398?
The Lider 38398 is 259kg lighter empty. The Ifor Williams TB Tiltbed is 54cm (2ft) wider inside and is rated 500kg heavier gross. The Ifor Williams TB Tiltbed is a tiltbed trailer range for low-clearance vehicles and recovery; the Lider 38398 is a a braked twin-axle general purpose trailer rated at 2500kg gross weight..
Which is lighter, the Ifor Williams TB Tiltbed or the Lider 38398?
The Lider 38398. It is 259kg lighter empty than the Ifor Williams TB Tiltbed.
Can I tow the Ifor Williams TB Tiltbed 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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