Head to head
Bateson 12LT vs Lider Alicante
The Bateson 12LT is 81cm (2.5ft) taller inside and is rated 550kg heavier gross. The Lider Alicante is 214kg lighter empty.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Internal height: the Bateson 12LT is 81cm (2.5ft) taller inside.
- Unladen weight: the Bateson 12LT weighs 214kg more empty.
- Gross weight: the Bateson 12LT is rated 550kg heavier gross.
- Internal length: the Bateson 12LT is 30cm longer inside.
- Internal width: the Bateson 12LT is 20cm wider inside.
Specifications side by side
| Bateson 12LT | Lider Alicante | |
|---|---|---|
| Internal length | 1800mm / 5'11" | 150cm |
| Internal width | 1200mm / 3'11" | 100cm |
| Internal height | 1200mm / 3'11" | 39cm |
| Gross weight | 1300kg | 750kg |
| Unladen weight | 350kg | 136kg |
| Payload | 950kg | - |
| Axles | - | 1 |
| Brakes | - | Unbraked |
Sources: Bateson 12LT, Lider Alicante. 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 81cm (2.5ft) taller inside
- you want one that is rated 550kg heavier gross
- you want one that is 30cm longer inside
- you want one that is 20cm wider 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 Alicante if...
- you want one that is 214kg lighter empty
A low-cost, lightweight trailer for campers and DIY users who want an occasional-use box trailer that any car can tow. At 136kg unladen it is light enough to move by hand around a drive, and the lift-off lid means it can be loaded from any side rather than over a tailgate.
Listed by
- Lider Trailers - Accrington, Blackburn
Common questions
What is the difference between the Bateson 12LT and the Lider Alicante?
The Bateson 12LT is 81cm (2.5ft) taller inside and is rated 550kg heavier gross. The Lider Alicante is 214kg 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 Alicante is a a small unbraked single-axle camping and general purpose trailer with a lift-off lid..
Which is lighter, the Bateson 12LT or the Lider Alicante?
The Lider Alicante. It is 214kg lighter empty than the Bateson 12LT.
Can I tow the Bateson 12LT or the Lider Alicante 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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