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Bateson 355B vs Lider 29420

The Lider 29420 is 660kg lighter empty. The Bateson 355B is rated 2,750kg heavier gross.

Last reviewed 13 September 2026

355B
Bateson 355B
Lider 29420
Lider 29420 - image: lidertrailers.co.uk

Key differences

Specifications side by side

Bateson 355BLider 29420
Gross weight3500kg750kg
Unladen weight800kg140kg
AxlesTwin axle1
Payload2700kg-
Deck length5000mm-
Deck width2100mm-
Internal length-178cm
Internal width-167cm
Brakes-Unbraked

Sources: Bateson 355B, Lider 29420. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.

Buy or hire the 355B if...

  • you want one that is rated 2,750kg heavier gross

Bateson's most popular beavertail transporter, used by garages, race teams and recovery operators to load a car under its own power up a shallow ramp rather than winching it onto a flat deck. It comes with ramps and a hand winch as standard.

Full 355B specifications →

Buy or hire the 29420 if...

  • you want one that is 660kg lighter empty

Bought by motorcyclists and small bike dealers who want the lightest legal way to move one machine; its low unladen weight keeps it towable behind a small car and avoids the extra cost of a braked chassis.

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Full 29420 specifications →

Common questions

What is the difference between the Bateson 355B and the Lider 29420?

The Lider 29420 is 660kg lighter empty. The Bateson 355B is rated 2,750kg heavier gross. The Bateson 355B is a twin axle beavertail car transporter trailer; the Lider 29420 is a a small unbraked single-axle trailer for carrying one motorcycle..

Which is lighter, the Bateson 355B or the Lider 29420?

The Lider 29420. It is 660kg lighter empty than the Bateson 355B.

Can I tow the Bateson 355B or the Lider 29420 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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