Head to head
Bateson 48LT vs Lider Alicante
The Lider Alicante is 814kg lighter empty. The Bateson 48LT is 1.41m (4.5ft) taller inside and is rated 2,350kg heavier gross.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Bateson 48LT weighs 814kg more empty.
- Internal height: the Bateson 48LT is 1.41m (4.5ft) taller inside.
- Gross weight: the Bateson 48LT is rated 2,350kg heavier gross.
- Internal length: the Bateson 48LT is 2.1m (7ft) longer inside.
- Internal width: the Bateson 48LT is 71cm (2.5ft) wider inside.
Specifications side by side
| Bateson 48LT | Lider Alicante | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3100kg | 750kg |
| Unladen weight | 950kg | 136kg |
| Internal length | 3600mm | 150cm |
| Internal width | 1710mm | 100cm |
| Internal height | 1800mm | 39cm |
| Payload | 2150kg | - |
| Axles | - | 1 |
| Brakes | - | Unbraked |
Sources: Bateson 48LT, Lider Alicante. 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 1.41m (4.5ft) taller inside
- you want one that is rated 2,350kg heavier gross
- you want one that is 2.1m (7ft) longer inside
- you want one that is 71cm (2.5ft) 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 Alicante if...
- you want one that is 814kg lighter empty
A low-cost, lightweight trailer for campers and DIY users who want an occasional-use box trailer that any car can tow. At 136kg unladen it is light enough to move by hand around a drive, and the lift-off lid means it can be loaded from any side rather than over a tailgate.
Listed by
- Lider Trailers - Accrington, Blackburn
Common questions
What is the difference between the Bateson 48LT and the Lider Alicante?
The Lider Alicante is 814kg lighter empty. The Bateson 48LT is 1.41m (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 Alicante is a a small unbraked single-axle camping and general purpose trailer with a lift-off lid..
Which is lighter, the Bateson 48LT or the Lider Alicante?
The Lider Alicante. It is 814kg lighter empty than the Bateson 48LT.
Can I tow the Bateson 48LT or the Lider Alicante 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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