Head to head
Bateson 35MD vs Lider 37380
The Bateson 35MD is rated 2.5 tonnes heavier gross. The Lider 37380 is 443kg lighter empty.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Gross weight: the Bateson 35MD is rated 2.5 tonnes heavier gross.
- Unladen weight: the Bateson 35MD weighs 443kg more empty.
Specifications side by side
| Bateson 35MD | Lider 37380 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3500kg | 1000kg |
| Unladen weight | 725kg | 282kg |
| Internal bed | 3030mm x 1680mm | 304 x 171 x 10cm |
| Payload | 2775kg | - |
| Axles | - | 1 |
| Brakes | - | Braked |
Sources: Bateson 35MD, Lider 37380. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the 35MD if...
- you want one that is rated 2.5 tonnes heavier gross
A plant trailer sized for a mini digger or small excavator, with a gas-assisted full-width ramp door for driving machines straight on and off. It is aimed at groundworkers and plant hire companies rather than general haulage.
Full 35MD specifications →Buy or hire the 37380 if...
- you want one that is 443kg lighter empty
Suits buyers wanting a braked flatbed for a ride-on mower or small plant, where the tilting bed lets the load be winched or driven on without a separate ramp.
Full 37380 specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Bateson 35MD and the Lider 37380?
The Bateson 35MD is rated 2.5 tonnes heavier gross. The Lider 37380 is 443kg lighter empty. The Bateson 35MD is a twin-axle mini digger and excavator plant trailer; the Lider 37380 is a a braked single-axle tilt-bed flatbed trailer rated at 1000kg gross weight..
Which is lighter, the Bateson 35MD or the Lider 37380?
The Lider 37380. It is 443kg lighter empty than the Bateson 35MD.
Can I tow the Bateson 35MD or the Lider 37380 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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