Head to head
Bateson 35MD vs Lider 39460
The Bateson 35MD is rated 2,750kg heavier gross. The Lider 39460 is 511kg 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 511kg more empty.
Specifications side by side
| Bateson 35MD | Lider 39460 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3500kg | 750kg |
| Unladen weight | 725kg | 214kg |
| Payload | 2775kg | - |
| Internal bed | 3030mm x 1680mm | - |
| Internal length | - | 251cm |
| Internal width | - | 133cm |
| Internal height | - | 40cm |
| Axles | - | 1 |
| Brakes | - | Unbraked |
Sources: Bateson 35MD, Lider 39460. 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 39460 if...
- you want one that is 511kg lighter empty
A single-axle equivalent of the 39450 with the same large bed, for buyers who prefer a lighter, easier-to-manoeuvre trailer.
Listed by
- Lider Trailers - Accrington, Blackburn
Common questions
What is the difference between the Bateson 35MD and the Lider 39460?
The Bateson 35MD is rated 2,750kg heavier gross. The Lider 39460 is 511kg lighter empty. The Bateson 35MD is a twin-axle mini digger and excavator plant trailer; the Lider 39460 is a an unbraked single-axle wooden-sided general purpose trailer rated at 750kg gross weight..
Which is lighter, the Bateson 35MD or the Lider 39460?
The Lider 39460. It is 511kg lighter empty than the Bateson 35MD.
Can I tow the Bateson 35MD or the Lider 39460 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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