Head to head
Bateson 48LT vs Lider 39760
The Lider 39760 is 370kg lighter empty. The Bateson 48LT is rated 600kg heavier gross.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Bateson 48LT weighs 370kg more empty.
- Gross weight: the Bateson 48LT is rated 600kg heavier gross.
Specifications side by side
| Bateson 48LT | Lider 39760 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3100kg | 2500kg |
| Unladen weight | 950kg | 580kg |
| Payload | 2150kg | - |
| Internal length | 3600mm | - |
| Internal width | 1710mm | - |
| Internal height | 1800mm | - |
| Internal bed | - | 394 x 190 x 14cm |
| Axles | - | 2 |
| Brakes | - | Braked |
Sources: Bateson 48LT, Lider 39760. 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 600kg 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 39760 if...
- you want one that is 370kg lighter empty
Aimed at buyers moving a full-size car, such as motorsport competitors or vehicle traders, where the twin-axle chassis gives a stable, higher-capacity tow.
Listed by
- Lider Trailers - Accrington, Blackburn
Common questions
What is the difference between the Bateson 48LT and the Lider 39760?
The Lider 39760 is 370kg lighter empty. The Bateson 48LT is rated 600kg heavier gross. The Bateson 48LT is a 12ft x 5ft8 twin-axle livestock trailer; the Lider 39760 is a a braked twin-axle car transporter trailer rated at 2500kg gross weight..
Which is lighter, the Bateson 48LT or the Lider 39760?
The Lider 39760. It is 370kg lighter empty than the Bateson 48LT.
Can I tow the Bateson 48LT or the Lider 39760 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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