Head to head
Bateson 48LT vs Lider 39560
The Bateson 48LT is rated 2,350kg heavier gross. The Lider 39560 is 615kg 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 615kg more empty.
Specifications side by side
| Bateson 48LT | Lider 39560 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3100kg | 750kg |
| Unladen weight | 950kg | 335kg |
| Payload | 2150kg | - |
| Internal length | 3600mm | - |
| Internal width | 1710mm | - |
| Internal height | 1800mm | - |
| Internal bed | - | 253 x 147 x 30cm |
| Axles | - | 2 |
| Brakes | - | Unbraked |
Sources: Bateson 48LT, Lider 39560. 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 39560 if...
- you want one that is 615kg lighter empty
Bought by gardeners and small landscapers who need to tip loose loads like soil or aggregate without the licence step-up of a braked trailer.
Full 39560 specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Bateson 48LT and the Lider 39560?
The Bateson 48LT is rated 2,350kg heavier gross. The Lider 39560 is 615kg lighter empty. The Bateson 48LT is a 12ft x 5ft8 twin-axle livestock trailer; the Lider 39560 is a an unbraked twin-axle tipping trailer rated at 750kg gross weight..
Which is lighter, the Bateson 48LT or the Lider 39560?
The Lider 39560. It is 615kg lighter empty than the Bateson 48LT.
Can I tow the Bateson 48LT or the Lider 39560 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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