Head to head
Bateson 12LT vs Lider 39401
The Lider 39401 is 220kg lighter empty and is 6cm wider inside. The Bateson 12LT is rated 550kg heavier gross and is 2cm longer inside.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Bateson 12LT weighs 220kg more empty.
- Gross weight: the Bateson 12LT is rated 550kg heavier gross.
- Internal width: the Lider 39401 is 6cm wider inside.
- Internal length: the Bateson 12LT is 2cm longer inside.
Specifications side by side
| Bateson 12LT | Lider 39401 | |
|---|---|---|
| Internal length | 1800mm / 5'11" | 178cm |
| Internal width | 1200mm / 3'11" | 126cm |
| Gross weight | 1300kg | 750kg |
| Unladen weight | 350kg | 130kg |
| Internal height | 1200mm / 3'11" | - |
| Payload | 950kg | - |
| Axles | - | 1 |
| Brakes | - | Unbraked |
Sources: Bateson 12LT, Lider 39401. 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 550kg heavier gross
- you want one that is 2cm 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 39401 if...
- you want one that is 220kg lighter empty
- you want one that is 6cm wider inside
A step up from the 39400E for owners of larger or heavier motorcycles who still want to stay under the unbraked 750kg threshold.
Listed by
- Lider Trailers - Accrington, Blackburn
Common questions
What is the difference between the Bateson 12LT and the Lider 39401?
The Lider 39401 is 220kg lighter empty and is 6cm wider inside. The Bateson 12LT is rated 550kg heavier gross and is 2cm 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 39401 is a an unbraked single-axle trailer for carrying one motorcycle..
Which is lighter, the Bateson 12LT or the Lider 39401?
The Lider 39401. It is 220kg lighter empty than the Bateson 12LT.
Can I tow the Bateson 12LT or the Lider 39401 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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