Head to head
Lider 38398 vs M-Tec 12ft x 6ft Livestock Trailer
The Lider 38398 is 790kg lighter empty. The M-Tec 12ft x 6ft Livestock Trailer is rated 1 tonnes heavier gross and is 35cm (1ft) wider inside.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the M-Tec 12ft x 6ft Livestock Trailer weighs 790kg more empty.
- Gross weight: the M-Tec 12ft x 6ft Livestock Trailer is rated 1 tonnes heavier gross.
- Internal width: the M-Tec 12ft x 6ft Livestock Trailer is 35cm (1ft) wider inside.
- Internal length: the M-Tec 12ft x 6ft Livestock Trailer is 62cm (2ft) longer inside.
Specifications side by side
| Lider 38398 | M-Tec 12ft x 6ft Livestock Trailer | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2500kg | 3500kg |
| Unladen weight | 460kg | 1250kg |
| Internal length | 300cm | 3615mm |
| Internal width | 150cm | 1850mm |
| Axles | 2 | Twin (Knott Avonride) |
| Internal height | 50cm | - |
| Brakes | Braked | - |
| Payload | - | 2250kg |
Sources: Lider 38398, M-Tec 12ft x 6ft Livestock Trailer. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the 38398 if...
- you want one that is 790kg 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
Buy or hire the 12ft x 6ft Livestock Trailer if...
- you want one that is rated 1 tonnes heavier gross
- you want one that is 35cm (1ft) wider inside
- you want one that is 62cm (2ft) longer inside
A mid-size livestock trailer for farmers moving cattle or sheep to market or between fields, sized for a single tractor or 4x4 tow vehicle rather than a dedicated lorry.
Listed by
- A & M Trailers & Trailer Parts - Armagh, Milford
Common questions
What is the difference between the Lider 38398 and the M-Tec 12ft x 6ft Livestock Trailer?
The Lider 38398 is 790kg lighter empty. The M-Tec 12ft x 6ft Livestock Trailer is rated 1 tonnes heavier gross and is 35cm (1ft) wider inside. The Lider 38398 is a a braked twin-axle general purpose trailer rated at 2500kg gross weight.; the M-Tec 12ft x 6ft Livestock Trailer is a 12ft x 6ft twin axle livestock trailer.
Which is lighter, the Lider 38398 or the M-Tec 12ft x 6ft Livestock Trailer?
The Lider 38398. It is 790kg lighter empty than the M-Tec 12ft x 6ft Livestock Trailer.
Can I tow the Lider 38398 or the M-Tec 12ft x 6ft Livestock Trailer 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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