Head to head
Bateson 355B vs Lider 34392
The Lider 34392 is 510kg lighter empty. The Bateson 355B is rated 2.2 tonnes heavier gross.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Bateson 355B weighs 510kg more empty.
- Gross weight: the Bateson 355B is rated 2.2 tonnes heavier gross.
Specifications side by side
| Bateson 355B | Lider 34392 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3500kg | 1300kg |
| Unladen weight | 800kg | 290kg |
| Axles | Twin axle | 1 |
| Payload | 2700kg | - |
| Deck length | 5000mm | - |
| Deck width | 2100mm | - |
| Internal length | - | 253cm |
| Internal width | - | 134cm |
| Internal height | - | 50cm |
| Brakes | - | Braked |
Sources: Bateson 355B, Lider 34392. 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 2.2 tonnes 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.
Listed by
- Mid Norfolk Trailer Sales & Hire LTD - King's Lynn
Buy or hire the 34392 if...
- you want one that is 510kg lighter empty
A tradesman's workhorse trailer for tip runs, building materials and DIY projects, sized so a single axle stays legal while carrying over a tonne of payload.
Listed by
- Lider Trailers - Accrington, Blackburn
Common questions
What is the difference between the Bateson 355B and the Lider 34392?
The Lider 34392 is 510kg lighter empty. The Bateson 355B is rated 2.2 tonnes heavier gross. The Bateson 355B is a twin axle beavertail car transporter trailer; the Lider 34392 is a a braked single-axle general purpose trailer rated at 1300kg gross weight..
Which is lighter, the Bateson 355B or the Lider 34392?
The Lider 34392. It is 510kg lighter empty than the Bateson 355B.
Can I tow the Bateson 355B or the Lider 34392 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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