Head to head
Bateson 12LT vs Lider 39400E
The Lider 39400E is 265kg lighter empty. The Bateson 12LT is rated 800kg heavier gross and is 5cm wider inside.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Bateson 12LT weighs 265kg more empty.
- Gross weight: the Bateson 12LT is rated 800kg heavier gross.
- Internal width: the Bateson 12LT is 5cm wider inside.
- Internal length: the Bateson 12LT is 7cm longer inside.
Specifications side by side
| Bateson 12LT | Lider 39400E | |
|---|---|---|
| Internal length | 1800mm / 5'11" | 173cm |
| Internal width | 1200mm / 3'11" | 115cm |
| Gross weight | 1300kg | 500kg |
| Unladen weight | 350kg | 85kg |
| Internal height | 1200mm / 3'11" | - |
| Payload | 950kg | - |
| Axles | - | 1 |
| Brakes | - | Unbraked |
Sources: Bateson 12LT, Lider 39400E. 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 800kg heavier gross
- you want one that is 5cm wider inside
- you want one that is 7cm longer inside
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 39400E if...
- you want one that is 265kg lighter empty
The lightest motorcycle trailer in the Lider range, aimed at owners of smaller bikes who want the least weight to tow and store.
Listed by
- Lider Trailers - Accrington, Blackburn
Common questions
What is the difference between the Bateson 12LT and the Lider 39400E?
The Lider 39400E is 265kg lighter empty. The Bateson 12LT is rated 800kg heavier gross and is 5cm wider 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 39400E is a an unbraked single-axle trailer for carrying one motorcycle, lighter than the 29420/39401..
Which is lighter, the Bateson 12LT or the Lider 39400E?
The Lider 39400E. It is 265kg lighter empty than the Bateson 12LT.
Can I tow the Bateson 12LT or the Lider 39400E 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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