Head to head
Bateson 48LT vs Lider 39400E
The Lider 39400E is 865kg lighter empty. The Bateson 48LT is rated 2.6 tonnes heavier gross and is 1.87m (6ft) longer inside.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Bateson 48LT weighs 865kg more empty.
- Gross weight: the Bateson 48LT is rated 2.6 tonnes heavier gross.
- Internal length: the Bateson 48LT is 1.87m (6ft) longer inside.
- Internal width: the Bateson 48LT is 56cm (2ft) wider inside.
Specifications side by side
| Bateson 48LT | Lider 39400E | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3100kg | 500kg |
| Unladen weight | 950kg | 85kg |
| Internal length | 3600mm | 173cm |
| Internal width | 1710mm | 115cm |
| Payload | 2150kg | - |
| Internal height | 1800mm | - |
| Axles | - | 1 |
| Brakes | - | Unbraked |
Sources: Bateson 48LT, Lider 39400E. 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 2.6 tonnes heavier gross
- you want one that is 1.87m (6ft) longer inside
- you want one that is 56cm (2ft) 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 39400E if...
- you want one that is 865kg lighter empty
The lightest motorcycle trailer in the Lider range, aimed at owners of smaller bikes who want the least weight to tow and store.
Listed by
- Lider Trailers - Accrington, Blackburn
Common questions
What is the difference between the Bateson 48LT and the Lider 39400E?
The Lider 39400E is 865kg lighter empty. The Bateson 48LT is rated 2.6 tonnes heavier gross and is 1.87m (6ft) longer inside. The Bateson 48LT is a 12ft x 5ft8 twin-axle livestock trailer; the Lider 39400E is a an unbraked single-axle trailer for carrying one motorcycle, lighter than the 29420/39401..
Which is lighter, the Bateson 48LT or the Lider 39400E?
The Lider 39400E. It is 865kg lighter empty than the Bateson 48LT.
Can I tow the Bateson 48LT or the Lider 39400E 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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