Head to head
Bateson 12LT vs Lider 37385
The Bateson 12LT is 20kg lighter empty.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Lider 37385 weighs 20kg more empty.
Specifications side by side
| Bateson 12LT | Lider 37385 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 1300kg | 1300kg |
| Unladen weight | 350kg | 370kg |
| 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 37385. 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 20kg lighter empty
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 37385 if...
The higher-capacity version of the 37380 tilt-bed, giving tradespeople a bit more payload for the same tilting, ramp-free loading deck.
Listed by
- Lider Trailers - Accrington, Blackburn
Common questions
What is the difference between the Bateson 12LT and the Lider 37385?
The Bateson 12LT is 20kg 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 37385 is a a braked single-axle tilt-bed flatbed trailer rated at 1300kg gross weight..
Which is lighter, the Bateson 12LT or the Lider 37385?
The Bateson 12LT. It is 20kg lighter empty than the Lider 37385.
Can I tow the Bateson 12LT or the Lider 37385 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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