Head to head
Bateson 48LT vs Lider 32650
The Lider 32650 is 350kg lighter empty. The Bateson 48LT is rated 600kg heavier gross.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Bateson 48LT weighs 350kg more empty.
- Gross weight: the Bateson 48LT is rated 600kg heavier gross.
Specifications side by side
| Bateson 48LT | Lider 32650 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3100kg | 2500kg |
| Unladen weight | 950kg | 600kg |
| Payload | 2150kg | - |
| Internal length | 3600mm | - |
| Internal width | 1710mm | - |
| Internal height | 1800mm | - |
| Internal bed | - | 406 x 215cm |
| Axles | - | 2 |
| Brakes | - | Braked |
Sources: Bateson 48LT, Lider 32650. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the 48LT if...
- you want one that is rated 600kg heavier gross
Bateson's largest standard livestock trailer, described by the maker as suited to 4x4s and larger tow vehicles. It gives farmers more capacity than the smaller 60LT-class trailers in the same range.
Listed by
- Fieldfare Trailer Centre - Salisbury
Buy or hire the 32650 if...
- you want one that is 350kg lighter empty
Suits tradespeople and plant hirers who need to carry a mini digger, mower or pallet loads on a flat deck; the twin braked axles and 1900kg payload give more headroom than a single-axle flatbed.
Listed by
- Lider Trailers - Accrington, Blackburn
Common questions
What is the difference between the Bateson 48LT and the Lider 32650?
The Lider 32650 is 350kg lighter empty. The Bateson 48LT is rated 600kg heavier gross. The Bateson 48LT is a 12ft x 5ft8 twin-axle livestock trailer; the Lider 32650 is a a braked twin-axle flatbed trailer rated at 2500kg gross weight..
Which is lighter, the Bateson 48LT or the Lider 32650?
The Lider 32650. It is 350kg lighter empty than the Bateson 48LT.
Can I tow the Bateson 48LT or the Lider 32650 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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