Head to head
Bateson 12LT vs Lider 39600
The Lider 39600 is rated 1.2 tonnes heavier gross. The Bateson 12LT is 200kg lighter empty.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Gross weight: the Lider 39600 is rated 1.2 tonnes heavier gross.
- Unladen weight: the Lider 39600 weighs 200kg more empty.
Specifications side by side
| Bateson 12LT | Lider 39600 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 1300kg | 2500kg |
| Unladen weight | 350kg | 550kg |
| Internal length | 1800mm / 5'11" | - |
| Internal width | 1200mm / 3'11" | - |
| Internal height | 1200mm / 3'11" | - |
| Payload | 950kg | - |
| Internal bed | - | 256 x 148 x 30cm |
| Axles | - | 2 |
| Brakes | - | Braked |
Sources: Bateson 12LT, Lider 39600. 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 200kg 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 39600 if...
- you want one that is rated 1.2 tonnes heavier gross
A serious tipping trailer for groundworkers and smallholders shifting muck, aggregate or spoil in bulk, with braked axles for towing at higher payloads.
Listed by
- Lider Trailers - Accrington, Blackburn
Common questions
What is the difference between the Bateson 12LT and the Lider 39600?
The Lider 39600 is rated 1.2 tonnes heavier gross. The Bateson 12LT is 200kg 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 39600 is a a braked twin-axle tipping trailer rated at 2500kg gross weight..
Which is lighter, the Bateson 12LT or the Lider 39600?
The Bateson 12LT. It is 200kg lighter empty than the Lider 39600.
Can I tow the Bateson 12LT or the Lider 39600 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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