Head to head
Bateson PT44 vs Lider 32680
The Lider 32680 is rated 750kg heavier gross and is 70kg lighter empty.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Gross weight: the Lider 32680 is rated 750kg heavier gross.
- Unladen weight: the Bateson PT44 weighs 70kg more empty.
Specifications side by side
| Bateson PT44 | Lider 32680 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2750kg | 3500kg |
| Unladen weight | 770kg | 700kg |
| Axles | Twin axle | 2 |
| Overall length | 5950mm | - |
| Overall width | 2180mm | - |
| Internal deck | 4500mm x 2100mm (LxW) | - |
| Payload | 1980kg | - |
| Internal bed | - | 406 x 215cm |
| Brakes | - | Braked |
Sources: Bateson PT44, Lider 32680. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the PT44 if...
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.
Listed by
- Warrior Trailers Limited - Worcester
- 1Stop Trailers Ltd - Sudbury, Little Waldingfield
Buy or hire the 32680 if...
- you want one that is rated 750kg heavier gross
- you want one that is 70kg lighter empty
Aimed at plant hire firms and groundworkers moving heavier machinery such as a full-size mini excavator, since the 3500kg rating is the largest flatbed in this size before a driver needs a category B+E licence.
Listed by
- Lider Trailers - Accrington, Blackburn
Common questions
What is the difference between the Bateson PT44 and the Lider 32680?
The Lider 32680 is rated 750kg heavier gross and is 70kg lighter empty. The Bateson PT44 is a hydraulic tilt platform trailer with winch; the Lider 32680 is a a braked twin-axle flatbed trailer rated at 3500kg gross weight..
Which is lighter, the Bateson PT44 or the Lider 32680?
The Lider 32680. It is 70kg lighter empty than the Bateson PT44.
Can I tow the Bateson PT44 or the Lider 32680 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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