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Bateson 72H Unbraked Tipping Trailer vs Lider 38398

The Lider 38398 is rated 1,750kg heavier gross. The Bateson 72H Unbraked Tipping Trailer is 122kg lighter empty.

Last reviewed 13 September 2026

Bateson 72H Unbraked Tipping Trailer
Bateson 72H Unbraked Tipping Trailer - image: Bateson Trailers
Lider 38398
Lider 38398 - image: lidertrailers.co.uk

Key differences

Specifications side by side

Bateson 72H Unbraked Tipping TrailerLider 38398
Gross weight750kg2500kg
Unladen weight338kg460kg
Axles12
BrakesUnbrakedBraked
Payload412kg-
Internal bed2100mm x 1250mm-
Internal length-300cm
Internal width-150cm
Internal height-50cm

Sources: Bateson 72H Unbraked Tipping Trailer, Lider 38398. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.

Buy or hire the 72H Unbraked Tipping Trailer if...

  • you want one that is 122kg lighter empty

A light tipping trailer aimed at gardeners and smallholders moving mowers, tools or loose garden waste, small enough to stay in the unbraked towing class. Its side-tip mechanism keeps the ramp door usable when tipped.

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Full 72H Unbraked Tipping Trailer specifications →

Buy or hire the 38398 if...

  • you want one that is rated 1,750kg heavier gross

A high-sided twin-axle general purpose trailer for builders and landscapers clearing large volumes of light bulky waste, with over two tonnes of rated payload.

Listed by

Full 38398 specifications →

Common questions

What is the difference between the Bateson 72H Unbraked Tipping Trailer and the Lider 38398?

The Lider 38398 is rated 1,750kg heavier gross. The Bateson 72H Unbraked Tipping Trailer is 122kg lighter empty. The Bateson 72H Unbraked Tipping Trailer is a small unbraked tipping trailer; the Lider 38398 is a a braked twin-axle general purpose trailer rated at 2500kg gross weight..

Which is lighter, the Bateson 72H Unbraked Tipping Trailer or the Lider 38398?

The Bateson 72H Unbraked Tipping Trailer. It is 122kg lighter empty than the Lider 38398.

Can I tow the Bateson 72H Unbraked Tipping Trailer or the Lider 38398 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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