Head to head
Bateson 12LT vs Lider 38398
The Bateson 12LT is 70cm (2.5ft) taller inside and is 110kg lighter empty. The Lider 38398 is rated 1.2 tonnes heavier gross and is 1.2m (4ft) longer inside.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Internal height: the Bateson 12LT is 70cm (2.5ft) taller inside.
- Gross weight: the Lider 38398 is rated 1.2 tonnes heavier gross.
- Internal length: the Lider 38398 is 1.2m (4ft) longer inside.
- Unladen weight: the Lider 38398 weighs 110kg more empty.
- Internal width: the Lider 38398 is 30cm wider inside.
Specifications side by side
| Bateson 12LT | Lider 38398 | |
|---|---|---|
| Internal length | 1800mm / 5'11" | 300cm |
| Internal width | 1200mm / 3'11" | 150cm |
| Internal height | 1200mm / 3'11" | 50cm |
| Gross weight | 1300kg | 2500kg |
| Unladen weight | 350kg | 460kg |
| Payload | 950kg | - |
| Axles | - | 2 |
| Brakes | - | Braked |
Sources: Bateson 12LT, Lider 38398. 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 70cm (2.5ft) taller inside
- you want one that is 110kg 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 38398 if...
- you want one that is rated 1.2 tonnes heavier gross
- you want one that is 1.2m (4ft) longer inside
- you want one that is 30cm wider 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
Common questions
What is the difference between the Bateson 12LT and the Lider 38398?
The Bateson 12LT is 70cm (2.5ft) taller inside and is 110kg lighter empty. The Lider 38398 is rated 1.2 tonnes heavier gross and is 1.2m (4ft) longer inside. The Bateson 12LT is a the smallest trailer in Bateson's livestock range, a single-axle trailer for calves, sheep and pigs.; the Lider 38398 is a a braked twin-axle general purpose trailer rated at 2500kg gross weight..
Which is lighter, the Bateson 12LT or the Lider 38398?
The Bateson 12LT. It is 110kg lighter empty than the Lider 38398.
Can I tow the Bateson 12LT 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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