Head to head
Bateson 355B vs Lider 39460
The Bateson 355B is rated 2,750kg heavier gross. The Lider 39460 is 586kg lighter empty.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Gross weight: the Bateson 355B is rated 2,750kg heavier gross.
- Unladen weight: the Bateson 355B weighs 586kg more empty.
Specifications side by side
| Bateson 355B | Lider 39460 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3500kg | 750kg |
| Unladen weight | 800kg | 214kg |
| Axles | Twin axle | 1 |
| Payload | 2700kg | - |
| Deck length | 5000mm | - |
| Deck width | 2100mm | - |
| Internal length | - | 251cm |
| Internal width | - | 133cm |
| Internal height | - | 40cm |
| Brakes | - | Unbraked |
Sources: Bateson 355B, Lider 39460. 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.
Listed by
- Mid Norfolk Trailer Sales & Hire LTD - King's Lynn
Buy or hire the 39460 if...
- you want one that is 586kg lighter empty
A single-axle equivalent of the 39450 with the same large bed, for buyers who prefer a lighter, easier-to-manoeuvre trailer.
Listed by
- Lider Trailers - Accrington, Blackburn
Common questions
What is the difference between the Bateson 355B and the Lider 39460?
The Bateson 355B is rated 2,750kg heavier gross. The Lider 39460 is 586kg lighter empty. The Bateson 355B is a twin axle beavertail car transporter trailer; the Lider 39460 is a an unbraked single-axle wooden-sided general purpose trailer rated at 750kg gross weight..
Which is lighter, the Bateson 355B or the Lider 39460?
The Lider 39460. It is 586kg lighter empty than the Bateson 355B.
Can I tow the Bateson 355B or the Lider 39460 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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