Head to head
Bateson 12LT vs Lider 39450
The Bateson 12LT is 80cm (2.5ft) taller inside and is rated 550kg heavier gross. The Lider 39450 is 100kg lighter empty and is 71cm (2.5ft) longer inside.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Internal height: the Bateson 12LT is 80cm (2.5ft) taller inside.
- Gross weight: the Bateson 12LT is rated 550kg heavier gross.
- Unladen weight: the Bateson 12LT weighs 100kg more empty.
- Internal length: the Lider 39450 is 71cm (2.5ft) longer inside.
- Internal width: the Lider 39450 is 13cm wider inside.
Specifications side by side
| Bateson 12LT | Lider 39450 | |
|---|---|---|
| Internal length | 1800mm / 5'11" | 251cm |
| Internal width | 1200mm / 3'11" | 133cm |
| Internal height | 1200mm / 3'11" | 40cm |
| Gross weight | 1300kg | 750kg |
| Unladen weight | 350kg | 250kg |
| Payload | 950kg | - |
| Axles | - | 2 |
| Brakes | - | Unbraked |
Sources: Bateson 12LT, Lider 39450. 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 80cm (2.5ft) taller inside
- you want one that is rated 550kg 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 39450 if...
- you want one that is 100kg lighter empty
- you want one that is 71cm (2.5ft) longer inside
- you want one that is 13cm wider inside
Gives buyers the stability of a twin-axle trailer for garden and general loads while staying under the unbraked weight limit.
Full 39450 specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Bateson 12LT and the Lider 39450?
The Bateson 12LT is 80cm (2.5ft) taller inside and is rated 550kg heavier gross. The Lider 39450 is 100kg lighter empty and is 71cm (2.5ft) 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 39450 is a an unbraked twin-axle wooden-sided general purpose trailer rated at 750kg gross weight..
Which is lighter, the Bateson 12LT or the Lider 39450?
The Lider 39450. It is 100kg lighter empty than the Bateson 12LT.
Can I tow the Bateson 12LT or the Lider 39450 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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