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Lider 29420 vs Lider 38398

The Lider 38398 is rated 1,750kg heavier gross and is 1.22m (4ft) longer inside. The Lider 29420 is 320kg lighter empty and is 17cm wider inside.

Last reviewed 13 September 2026

Lider 29420
Lider 29420 - image: lidertrailers.co.uk
Lider 38398
Lider 38398 - image: lidertrailers.co.uk

Key differences

Specifications side by side

Lider 29420Lider 38398
Gross weight750kg2500kg
Unladen weight140kg460kg
Internal length178cm300cm
Internal width167cm150cm
Axles12
BrakesUnbrakedBraked
Internal height-50cm

Sources: Lider 29420, Lider 38398. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.

Buy or hire the 29420 if...

  • you want one that is 320kg lighter empty
  • you want one that is 17cm wider inside

Bought by motorcyclists and small bike dealers who want the lightest legal way to move one machine; its low unladen weight keeps it towable behind a small car and avoids the extra cost of a braked chassis.

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Full 29420 specifications →

Buy or hire the 38398 if...

  • you want one that is rated 1,750kg heavier gross
  • you want one that is 1.22m (4ft) 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.

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Full 38398 specifications →

Common questions

What is the difference between the Lider 29420 and the Lider 38398?

The Lider 38398 is rated 1,750kg heavier gross and is 1.22m (4ft) longer inside. The Lider 29420 is 320kg lighter empty and is 17cm wider inside. The Lider 29420 is a a small unbraked single-axle trailer for carrying one motorcycle.; the Lider 38398 is a a braked twin-axle general purpose trailer rated at 2500kg gross weight..

Which is lighter, the Lider 29420 or the Lider 38398?

The Lider 29420. It is 320kg lighter empty than the Lider 38398.

Can I tow the Lider 29420 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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