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Bateson PT44 vs Lider 39440

The Lider 39440 is 575kg lighter empty. The Bateson PT44 is rated 2 tonnes heavier gross.

Last reviewed 13 September 2026

Key differences

Specifications side by side

Bateson PT44Lider 39440
Gross weight2750kg750kg
Unladen weight770kg195kg
AxlesTwin axle1
Overall length5950mm-
Overall width2180mm-
Internal deck4500mm x 2100mm (LxW)-
Payload1980kg-
Internal length-201cm
Internal width-133cm
Internal height-40cm
Brakes-Unbraked

Sources: Bateson PT44, Lider 39440. 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 39440 if...

  • you want one that is 575kg lighter empty

A budget wood-sided trailer for garden waste, logs and general household loads, sold as a lighter option than the galvanised Tough range.

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Full 39440 specifications →

Common questions

What is the difference between the Bateson PT44 and the Lider 39440?

The Lider 39440 is 575kg lighter empty. The Bateson PT44 is rated 2 tonnes heavier gross. The Bateson PT44 is a hydraulic tilt platform trailer with winch; the Lider 39440 is a an unbraked single-axle wooden-sided general purpose trailer rated at 750kg gross weight..

Which is lighter, the Bateson PT44 or the Lider 39440?

The Lider 39440. It is 575kg lighter empty than the Bateson PT44.

Can I tow the Bateson PT44 or the Lider 39440 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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