Head to head
Bateson 35MD vs Lider 39370
The Bateson 35MD is rated 2,750kg heavier gross. The Lider 39370 is 475kg lighter empty.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Gross weight: the Bateson 35MD is rated 2,750kg heavier gross.
- Unladen weight: the Bateson 35MD weighs 475kg more empty.
Specifications side by side
| Bateson 35MD | Lider 39370 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3500kg | 750kg |
| Unladen weight | 725kg | 250kg |
| Internal bed | 3030mm x 1680mm | 304 x 171 x 10cm |
| Payload | 2775kg | - |
| Axles | - | 1 |
| Brakes | - | Unbraked |
Sources: Bateson 35MD, Lider 39370. 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 2,750kg 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 39370 if...
- you want one that is 475kg lighter empty
A longer-bedded alternative to the 39360 for buyers who want more deck length for ladders or sheet materials while staying unbraked.
Listed by
- Lider Trailers - Accrington, Blackburn
Common questions
What is the difference between the Bateson 35MD and the Lider 39370?
The Bateson 35MD is rated 2,750kg heavier gross. The Lider 39370 is 475kg lighter empty. The Bateson 35MD is a twin-axle mini digger and excavator plant trailer; the Lider 39370 is a an unbraked single-axle tilt-bed flatbed trailer rated at 750kg gross weight..
Which is lighter, the Bateson 35MD or the Lider 39370?
The Lider 39370. It is 475kg lighter empty than the Bateson 35MD.
Can I tow the Bateson 35MD or the Lider 39370 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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