Head to head
Lider 38398 vs M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer
The Lider 38398 is 140kg lighter empty and is 56cm (2ft) longer inside. The M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer is rated 200kg heavier gross and is 2cm wider inside.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer weighs 140kg more empty.
- Internal length: the Lider 38398 is 56cm (2ft) longer inside.
- Gross weight: the M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer is rated 200kg heavier gross.
- Internal width: the M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer is 2cm wider inside.
Specifications side by side
| Lider 38398 | M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2500kg | 2700kg |
| Unladen weight | 460kg | 600kg |
| Internal length | 300cm | 2440mm |
| Internal width | 150cm | 1524mm |
| Axles | 2 | Twin |
| Brakes | Braked | Braked (Knott, 4 wheels) |
| Internal height | 50cm | - |
| Payload | - | 2100kg |
Sources: Lider 38398, M-Tec 8ft x 5ft 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 140kg lighter empty
- you want one that is 56cm (2ft) 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.
Listed by
- Lider Trailers - Accrington, Blackburn
Buy or hire the 8ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer if...
- you want one that is rated 200kg heavier gross
- you want one that is 2cm wider inside
A wider twin-axle box trailer for builders, farmers and plant hire yards needing to carry bulkier loads such as pallets or small plant, with braked axles for safer road towing at higher weights.
Listed by
- A & M Trailers & Trailer Parts - Armagh, Milford
Common questions
What is the difference between the Lider 38398 and the M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer?
The Lider 38398 is 140kg lighter empty and is 56cm (2ft) longer inside. The M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer is rated 200kg heavier gross and is 2cm wider inside. The Lider 38398 is a a braked twin-axle general purpose trailer rated at 2500kg gross weight.; the M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer is a 8ft x 5ft braked twin axle general purpose trailer.
Which is lighter, the Lider 38398 or the M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer?
The Lider 38398. It is 140kg lighter empty than the M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer.
Can I tow the Lider 38398 or the M-Tec 8ft x 5ft 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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