Head to head
Bateson 48LT vs Lider 38398
The Bateson 48LT is 1.3m (4.5ft) taller inside and is rated 600kg heavier gross. The Lider 38398 is 490kg lighter empty.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Internal height: the Bateson 48LT is 1.3m (4.5ft) taller inside.
- Unladen weight: the Bateson 48LT weighs 490kg more empty.
- Gross weight: the Bateson 48LT is rated 600kg heavier gross.
- Internal length: the Bateson 48LT is 60cm (2ft) longer inside.
- Internal width: the Bateson 48LT is 21cm wider inside.
Specifications side by side
| Bateson 48LT | Lider 38398 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3100kg | 2500kg |
| Unladen weight | 950kg | 460kg |
| Internal length | 3600mm | 300cm |
| Internal width | 1710mm | 150cm |
| Internal height | 1800mm | 50cm |
| Payload | 2150kg | - |
| Axles | - | 2 |
| Brakes | - | Braked |
Sources: Bateson 48LT, Lider 38398. 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 1.3m (4.5ft) taller inside
- you want one that is rated 600kg heavier gross
- you want one that is 60cm (2ft) longer inside
- you want one that is 21cm wider inside
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 38398 if...
- you want one that is 490kg 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 48LT and the Lider 38398?
The Bateson 48LT is 1.3m (4.5ft) taller inside and is rated 600kg heavier gross. The Lider 38398 is 490kg lighter empty. The Bateson 48LT is a 12ft x 5ft8 twin-axle livestock trailer; the Lider 38398 is a a braked twin-axle general purpose trailer rated at 2500kg gross weight..
Which is lighter, the Bateson 48LT or the Lider 38398?
The Lider 38398. It is 490kg lighter empty than the Bateson 48LT.
Can I tow the Bateson 48LT 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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