Head to head
Debon C500 vs Lider 38398
The Debon C500 is 1.5m (5ft) taller inside and is 17cm wider inside. The Lider 38398 is 140kg lighter empty.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Internal height: the Debon C500 is 1.5m (5ft) taller inside.
- Unladen weight: the Debon C500 weighs 140kg more empty.
- Internal width: the Debon C500 is 17cm wider inside.
- Internal length: the Debon C500 is 20cm longer inside.
- Gross weight: the Debon C500 is rated 100kg heavier gross.
Specifications side by side
| Debon C500 | Lider 38398 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2600kg | 2500kg |
| Unladen weight | 600kg | 460kg |
| Internal length | 320cm | 300cm |
| Internal width | 167cm | 150cm |
| Internal height | 200cm | 50cm |
| Axles | 2 | 2 |
| Brakes | Braked | Braked |
| Payload | 2000kg | - |
Sources: Debon C500, Lider 38398. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the C500 if...
- you want one that is 1.5m (5ft) taller inside
- you want one that is 17cm wider inside
- you want one that is 20cm longer inside
- you want one that is rated 100kg heavier gross
A twin-axle step up for businesses that have outgrown the single-axle C-series, with enough height to walk inside and enough payload for bulk stock.
Listed by
- Kent Towing Solutions - Tunbridge Wells
Buy or hire the 38398 if...
- you want one that is 140kg 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 Debon C500 and the Lider 38398?
The Debon C500 is 1.5m (5ft) taller inside and is 17cm wider inside. The Lider 38398 is 140kg lighter empty. The Debon C500 is a a braked twin-axle enclosed box van trailer rated at 2600kg gross weight.; the Lider 38398 is a a braked twin-axle general purpose trailer rated at 2500kg gross weight..
Which is lighter, the Debon C500 or the Lider 38398?
The Lider 38398. It is 140kg lighter empty than the Debon C500.
Can I tow the Debon C500 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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