Head to head
Ifor Williams HB506 vs Lider 38398
The Lider 38398 is 460kg lighter empty. The Ifor Williams HB506 is 17cm wider inside and is 16cm longer inside.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Ifor Williams HB506 weighs 460kg more empty.
- Internal width: the Ifor Williams HB506 is 17cm wider inside.
- Internal length: the Ifor Williams HB506 is 16cm longer inside.
- Gross weight: the Ifor Williams HB506 is rated 100kg heavier gross.
Specifications side by side
| Ifor Williams HB506 | Lider 38398 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2,600kg | 2500kg |
| Unladen weight | 920kg | 460kg |
| Internal length | 3.16m | 300cm |
| Internal width | 1.67m | 150cm |
| Brakes | Braked | Braked |
| Internal height | - | 50cm |
| Axles | - | 2 |
Sources: Ifor Williams HB506, Lider 38398. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the HB506 if...
- you want one that is 17cm wider inside
- you want one that is 16cm longer inside
- you want one that is rated 100kg heavier gross
The mainstream two-horse trailer in Britain, used by private owners and small yards. Its comparatively low unladen weight for the class is the practical point: it widens the range of 4x4s and large SUVs that can legally and comfortably tow it.
Listed by
- Blains Trailers & Tyres - Hemel Hempstead, Great Gaddesden
- Barnwell Trailers Ltd - Peterborough, Oundle, Barnwell
- Horse Trailer Sales - Robertsbridge, Staplecross
- R M Trailer Centre - Middlesbrough, North Ormesby
Buy or hire the 38398 if...
- you want one that is 460kg 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 Ifor Williams HB506 and the Lider 38398?
The Lider 38398 is 460kg lighter empty. The Ifor Williams HB506 is 17cm wider inside and is 16cm longer inside. The Ifor Williams HB506 is a two-horse trailer, twin axle; the Lider 38398 is a a braked twin-axle general purpose trailer rated at 2500kg gross weight..
Which is lighter, the Ifor Williams HB506 or the Lider 38398?
The Lider 38398. It is 460kg lighter empty than the Ifor Williams HB506.
Can I tow the Ifor Williams HB506 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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