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Bateson 48LT vs Lider 39440

The Lider 39440 is 755kg lighter empty. The Bateson 48LT is 1.4m (4.5ft) taller inside and is rated 2,350kg heavier gross.

Last reviewed 13 September 2026

Bateson 48LT
Bateson 48LT - image: Fieldfare Trailer Centre
39440
Lider 39440

Key differences

Specifications side by side

Bateson 48LTLider 39440
Gross weight3100kg750kg
Unladen weight950kg195kg
Internal length3600mm201cm
Internal width1710mm133cm
Internal height1800mm40cm
Payload2150kg-
Axles-1
Brakes-Unbraked

Sources: Bateson 48LT, Lider 39440. 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 1.4m (4.5ft) taller inside
  • you want one that is rated 2,350kg heavier gross
  • you want one that is 1.59m (5ft) longer inside
  • you want one that is 38cm (1ft) 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.

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Full 48LT specifications →

Buy or hire the 39440 if...

  • you want one that is 755kg lighter empty

A budget wood-sided trailer for garden waste, logs and general household loads, sold as a lighter option than the galvanised Tough range.

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Full 39440 specifications →

Common questions

What is the difference between the Bateson 48LT and the Lider 39440?

The Lider 39440 is 755kg lighter empty. The Bateson 48LT is 1.4m (4.5ft) taller inside and is rated 2,350kg heavier gross. The Bateson 48LT is a 12ft x 5ft8 twin-axle livestock trailer; the Lider 39440 is a an unbraked single-axle wooden-sided general purpose trailer rated at 750kg gross weight..

Which is lighter, the Bateson 48LT or the Lider 39440?

The Lider 39440. It is 755kg lighter empty than the Bateson 48LT.

Can I tow the Bateson 48LT or the Lider 39440 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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