Head to head
Bateson 355B vs Lider 39920
The Bateson 355B is rated 2,750kg heavier gross. The Lider 39920 is 430kg 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 430kg more empty.
Specifications side by side
| Bateson 355B | Lider 39920 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3500kg | 750kg |
| Unladen weight | 800kg | 370kg |
| Axles | Twin axle | 1 |
| Payload | 2700kg | - |
| Deck length | 5000mm | - |
| Deck width | 2100mm | - |
| Internal length | - | 230cm |
| Internal width | - | 135cm |
| Internal height | - | 157cm |
| Brakes | - | Unbraked |
Sources: Bateson 355B, Lider 39920. 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 39920 if...
- you want one that is 430kg lighter empty
The smallest box van in the range, for buyers who want lockable, weatherproof storage on the move without moving up to a braked twin-axle trailer.
Listed by
- Lider Trailers - Accrington, Blackburn
Common questions
What is the difference between the Bateson 355B and the Lider 39920?
The Bateson 355B is rated 2,750kg heavier gross. The Lider 39920 is 430kg lighter empty. The Bateson 355B is a twin axle beavertail car transporter trailer; the Lider 39920 is a an unbraked single-axle enclosed box van trailer rated at 750kg gross weight..
Which is lighter, the Bateson 355B or the Lider 39920?
The Lider 39920. It is 430kg lighter empty than the Bateson 355B.
Can I tow the Bateson 355B or the Lider 39920 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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