Head to head
Bateson 355B vs Lider 32680
The Lider 32680 is 100kg lighter empty.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Bateson 355B weighs 100kg more empty.
Specifications side by side
| Bateson 355B | Lider 32680 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3500kg | 3500kg |
| Unladen weight | 800kg | 700kg |
| Axles | Twin axle | 2 |
| Payload | 2700kg | - |
| Deck length | 5000mm | - |
| Deck width | 2100mm | - |
| Internal bed | - | 406 x 215cm |
| Brakes | - | Braked |
Sources: Bateson 355B, Lider 32680. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the 355B if...
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.
Listed by
- Mid Norfolk Trailer Sales & Hire LTD - King's Lynn
Buy or hire the 32680 if...
- you want one that is 100kg lighter empty
Aimed at plant hire firms and groundworkers moving heavier machinery such as a full-size mini excavator, since the 3500kg rating is the largest flatbed in this size before a driver needs a category B+E licence.
Listed by
- Lider Trailers - Accrington, Blackburn
Common questions
What is the difference between the Bateson 355B and the Lider 32680?
The Lider 32680 is 100kg lighter empty. The Bateson 355B is a twin axle beavertail car transporter trailer; the Lider 32680 is a a braked twin-axle flatbed trailer rated at 3500kg gross weight..
Which is lighter, the Bateson 355B or the Lider 32680?
The Lider 32680. It is 100kg lighter empty than the Bateson 355B.
Can I tow the Bateson 355B or the Lider 32680 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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