Head to head
Bateson 12LT vs Lider 37380
The Bateson 12LT is rated 300kg heavier gross. The Lider 37380 is 68kg lighter empty.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Gross weight: the Bateson 12LT is rated 300kg heavier gross.
- Unladen weight: the Bateson 12LT weighs 68kg more empty.
Specifications side by side
| Bateson 12LT | Lider 37380 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 1300kg | 1000kg |
| Unladen weight | 350kg | 282kg |
| Internal length | 1800mm / 5'11" | - |
| Internal width | 1200mm / 3'11" | - |
| Internal height | 1200mm / 3'11" | - |
| Payload | 950kg | - |
| Internal bed | - | 304 x 171 x 10cm |
| Axles | - | 1 |
| Brakes | - | Braked |
Sources: Bateson 12LT, Lider 37380. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the 12LT if...
- you want one that is rated 300kg heavier gross
The 12LT is Bateson's entry-level livestock trailer, the only single-axle model in its livestock range, aimed at smallholders and farmers moving calves, sheep or pigs in smaller numbers than a full cattle trailer would carry. Its low GVW keeps it towable by smaller 4x4s and pickups.
Full 12LT specifications →Buy or hire the 37380 if...
- you want one that is 68kg lighter empty
Suits buyers wanting a braked flatbed for a ride-on mower or small plant, where the tilting bed lets the load be winched or driven on without a separate ramp.
Listed by
- Lider Trailers - Accrington, Blackburn
Common questions
What is the difference between the Bateson 12LT and the Lider 37380?
The Bateson 12LT is rated 300kg heavier gross. The Lider 37380 is 68kg lighter empty. The Bateson 12LT is a the smallest trailer in Bateson's livestock range, a single-axle trailer for calves, sheep and pigs.; the Lider 37380 is a a braked single-axle tilt-bed flatbed trailer rated at 1000kg gross weight..
Which is lighter, the Bateson 12LT or the Lider 37380?
The Lider 37380. It is 68kg lighter empty than the Bateson 12LT.
Can I tow the Bateson 12LT or the Lider 37380 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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