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Bateson PT44 vs Lider 29420

The Lider 29420 is 630kg lighter empty. The Bateson PT44 is rated 2 tonnes heavier gross.

Last reviewed 13 September 2026

PT44
Bateson PT44
Lider 29420
Lider 29420 - image: lidertrailers.co.uk

Key differences

Specifications side by side

Bateson PT44Lider 29420
Gross weight2750kg750kg
Unladen weight770kg140kg
AxlesTwin axle1
Overall length5950mm-
Overall width2180mm-
Internal deck4500mm x 2100mm (LxW)-
Payload1980kg-
Internal length-178cm
Internal width-167cm
Brakes-Unbraked

Sources: Bateson PT44, Lider 29420. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.

Buy or hire the PT44 if...

  • you want one that is rated 2 tonnes heavier gross

Bateson's 14ft x 7ft tilt-bed trailer, supplied with steel sides, ramps and a winch as standard. Used to load and carry cars, quads and small plant, it is one of the most widely stocked hydraulic tilt trailers among UK hire and trailer-sales firms.

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Full PT44 specifications →

Buy or hire the 29420 if...

  • you want one that is 630kg lighter empty

Bought by motorcyclists and small bike dealers who want the lightest legal way to move one machine; its low unladen weight keeps it towable behind a small car and avoids the extra cost of a braked chassis.

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Full 29420 specifications →

Common questions

What is the difference between the Bateson PT44 and the Lider 29420?

The Lider 29420 is 630kg lighter empty. The Bateson PT44 is rated 2 tonnes heavier gross. The Bateson PT44 is a hydraulic tilt platform trailer with winch; the Lider 29420 is a a small unbraked single-axle trailer for carrying one motorcycle..

Which is lighter, the Bateson PT44 or the Lider 29420?

The Lider 29420. It is 630kg lighter empty than the Bateson PT44.

Can I tow the Bateson PT44 or the Lider 29420 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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