Head to head
Lider 38398 vs M-Tec 8.2ft x 4.2ft Twin Axle Trailer
The Lider 38398 is rated 500kg heavier gross and is 55cm (2ft) longer inside.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Gross weight: the Lider 38398 is rated 500kg heavier gross.
- Internal length: the Lider 38398 is 55cm (2ft) longer inside.
- Unladen weight: the M-Tec 8.2ft x 4.2ft Twin Axle Trailer weighs 90kg more empty.
- Internal width: the Lider 38398 is 22cm wider inside.
Specifications side by side
| Lider 38398 | M-Tec 8.2ft x 4.2ft Twin Axle Trailer | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2500kg | 2000kg |
| Unladen weight | 460kg | 550kg |
| Internal length | 300cm | 2450mm |
| Internal width | 150cm | 1280mm |
| Axles | 2 | Twin |
| Brakes | Braked | Braked (Knott, 4 wheels) |
| Internal height | 50cm | - |
| Payload | - | 1450kg |
Sources: Lider 38398, M-Tec 8.2ft x 4.2ft Twin Axle 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 rated 500kg heavier gross
- you want one that is 55cm (2ft) longer inside
- you want one that is 90kg lighter empty
- you want one that is 22cm wider 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
Buy or hire the 8.2ft x 4.2ft Twin Axle Trailer if...
A step up in payload and stability over the single-axle 8x4 for small building and agricultural contractors, with braked twin axles for safer towing at higher gross weights.
Listed by
- A & M Trailers & Trailer Parts - Armagh, Milford
Common questions
What is the difference between the Lider 38398 and the M-Tec 8.2ft x 4.2ft Twin Axle Trailer?
The Lider 38398 is rated 500kg heavier gross and is 55cm (2ft) longer inside. The Lider 38398 is a a braked twin-axle general purpose trailer rated at 2500kg gross weight.; the M-Tec 8.2ft x 4.2ft Twin Axle Trailer is a 8.2ft x 4.2ft braked twin axle general purpose trailer.
Which is lighter, the Lider 38398 or the M-Tec 8.2ft x 4.2ft Twin Axle Trailer?
The Lider 38398. It is 90kg lighter empty than the M-Tec 8.2ft x 4.2ft Twin Axle Trailer.
Can I tow the Lider 38398 or the M-Tec 8.2ft x 4.2ft Twin Axle 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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