Head to head
Bateson 48LT vs Lider 39360
The Bateson 48LT is rated 2,350kg heavier gross. The Lider 39360 is 720kg lighter empty.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Gross weight: the Bateson 48LT is rated 2,350kg heavier gross.
- Unladen weight: the Bateson 48LT weighs 720kg more empty.
Specifications side by side
| Bateson 48LT | Lider 39360 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3100kg | 750kg |
| Unladen weight | 950kg | 230kg |
| Payload | 2150kg | - |
| Internal length | 3600mm | - |
| Internal width | 1710mm | - |
| Internal height | 1800mm | - |
| Internal bed | - | 254 x 161 x 10cm |
| Axles | - | 1 |
| Brakes | - | Unbraked |
Sources: Bateson 48LT, Lider 39360. 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 2,350kg 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 39360 if...
- you want one that is 720kg lighter empty
An entry-level tilting flatbed for DIY users and small tradespeople who stay within the unbraked 750kg limit, avoiding the cost and inspection burden of a braked trailer.
Listed by
- Lider Trailers - Accrington, Blackburn
Common questions
What is the difference between the Bateson 48LT and the Lider 39360?
The Bateson 48LT is rated 2,350kg heavier gross. The Lider 39360 is 720kg lighter empty. The Bateson 48LT is a 12ft x 5ft8 twin-axle livestock trailer; the Lider 39360 is a an unbraked single-axle tilt-bed flatbed trailer rated at 750kg gross weight..
Which is lighter, the Bateson 48LT or the Lider 39360?
The Lider 39360. It is 720kg lighter empty than the Bateson 48LT.
Can I tow the Bateson 48LT or the Lider 39360 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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