Head to head
Ifor Williams TT3017 vs Lider 38398
The Lider 38398 is 410kg lighter empty. The Ifor Williams TT3017 is rated 1 tonnes heavier gross.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Ifor Williams TT3017 weighs 410kg more empty.
- Gross weight: the Ifor Williams TT3017 is rated 1 tonnes heavier gross.
Specifications side by side
| Ifor Williams TT3017 | Lider 38398 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3,500kg | 2500kg |
| Unladen weight | 870-880kg depending on tyre specification | 460kg |
| Brakes | Braked | Braked |
| Internal body | 3.01m x 1.62m (9ft 9in x 5ft 6in) | - |
| Internal length | - | 300cm |
| Internal width | - | 150cm |
| Internal height | - | 50cm |
| Axles | - | 2 |
Sources: Ifor Williams TT3017, Lider 38398. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the TT3017 if...
- you want one that is rated 1 tonnes heavier gross
A mid-size powered tipper used by groundworkers, agricultural contractors and self-builders moving muck, aggregate and spoil. The electric tipping ram is what you are paying for over a hand-winch tipper, and on a trailer used weekly it earns that back quickly.
Listed by
- Blains Trailers & Tyres - Hemel Hempstead, Great Gaddesden
- Barnwell Trailers Ltd - Peterborough, Oundle, Barnwell
Buy or hire the 38398 if...
- you want one that is 410kg 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 TT3017 and the Lider 38398?
The Lider 38398 is 410kg lighter empty. The Ifor Williams TT3017 is rated 1 tonnes heavier gross. The Ifor Williams TT3017 is a tipping 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 TT3017 or the Lider 38398?
The Lider 38398. It is 410kg lighter empty than the Ifor Williams TT3017.
Can I tow the Ifor Williams TT3017 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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