Head to head
Bateson 35MD vs Lider 38398
The Lider 38398 is 265kg lighter empty. The Bateson 35MD is rated 1 tonnes heavier gross.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Bateson 35MD weighs 265kg more empty.
- Gross weight: the Bateson 35MD is rated 1 tonnes heavier gross.
Specifications side by side
| Bateson 35MD | Lider 38398 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3500kg | 2500kg |
| Unladen weight | 725kg | 460kg |
| Payload | 2775kg | - |
| Internal bed | 3030mm x 1680mm | - |
| Internal length | - | 300cm |
| Internal width | - | 150cm |
| Internal height | - | 50cm |
| Axles | - | 2 |
| Brakes | - | Braked |
Sources: Bateson 35MD, Lider 38398. 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 1 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.
Listed by
- Sleaford Trailers - Sleaford
Buy or hire the 38398 if...
- you want one that is 265kg lighter empty
A high-sided twin-axle general purpose trailer for builders and landscapers clearing large volumes of light bulky waste, with over two tonnes of rated payload.
Listed by
- Lider Trailers - Accrington, Blackburn
Common questions
What is the difference between the Bateson 35MD and the Lider 38398?
The Lider 38398 is 265kg lighter empty. The Bateson 35MD is rated 1 tonnes heavier gross. The Bateson 35MD is a twin-axle mini digger and excavator plant trailer; the Lider 38398 is a a braked twin-axle general purpose trailer rated at 2500kg gross weight..
Which is lighter, the Bateson 35MD or the Lider 38398?
The Lider 38398. It is 265kg lighter empty than the Bateson 35MD.
Can I tow the Bateson 35MD or the Lider 38398 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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