Head to head
Bateson 355B vs Lider Alicante
The Lider Alicante is 664kg lighter empty. The Bateson 355B is rated 2,750kg heavier gross.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Bateson 355B weighs 664kg more empty.
- Gross weight: the Bateson 355B is rated 2,750kg heavier gross.
Specifications side by side
| Bateson 355B | Lider Alicante | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3500kg | 750kg |
| Unladen weight | 800kg | 136kg |
| Axles | Twin axle | 1 |
| Payload | 2700kg | - |
| Deck length | 5000mm | - |
| Deck width | 2100mm | - |
| Internal length | - | 150cm |
| Internal width | - | 100cm |
| Internal height | - | 39cm |
| Brakes | - | Unbraked |
Sources: Bateson 355B, Lider Alicante. 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 Alicante if...
- you want one that is 664kg lighter empty
A low-cost, lightweight trailer for campers and DIY users who want an occasional-use box trailer that any car can tow. At 136kg unladen it is light enough to move by hand around a drive, and the lift-off lid means it can be loaded from any side rather than over a tailgate.
Listed by
- Lider Trailers - Accrington, Blackburn
Common questions
What is the difference between the Bateson 355B and the Lider Alicante?
The Lider Alicante is 664kg lighter empty. The Bateson 355B is rated 2,750kg heavier gross. The Bateson 355B is a twin axle beavertail car transporter trailer; the Lider Alicante is a a small unbraked single-axle camping and general purpose trailer with a lift-off lid..
Which is lighter, the Bateson 355B or the Lider Alicante?
The Lider Alicante. It is 664kg lighter empty than the Bateson 355B.
Can I tow the Bateson 355B or the Lider Alicante 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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