Head to head
Bateson PT44 vs Lider 39600
The Lider 39600 is 220kg lighter empty. The Bateson PT44 is rated 250kg heavier gross.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Bateson PT44 weighs 220kg more empty.
- Gross weight: the Bateson PT44 is rated 250kg heavier gross.
Specifications side by side
| Bateson PT44 | Lider 39600 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2750kg | 2500kg |
| Unladen weight | 770kg | 550kg |
| Axles | Twin axle | 2 |
| Overall length | 5950mm | - |
| Overall width | 2180mm | - |
| Internal deck | 4500mm x 2100mm (LxW) | - |
| Payload | 1980kg | - |
| Internal bed | - | 256 x 148 x 30cm |
| Brakes | - | Braked |
Sources: Bateson PT44, Lider 39600. 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 250kg 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.
Listed by
- Warrior Trailers Limited - Worcester
- 1Stop Trailers Ltd - Sudbury, Little Waldingfield
Buy or hire the 39600 if...
- you want one that is 220kg lighter empty
A serious tipping trailer for groundworkers and smallholders shifting muck, aggregate or spoil in bulk, with braked axles for towing at higher payloads.
Listed by
- Lider Trailers - Accrington, Blackburn
Common questions
What is the difference between the Bateson PT44 and the Lider 39600?
The Lider 39600 is 220kg lighter empty. The Bateson PT44 is rated 250kg heavier gross. The Bateson PT44 is a hydraulic tilt platform trailer with winch; the Lider 39600 is a a braked twin-axle tipping trailer rated at 2500kg gross weight..
Which is lighter, the Bateson PT44 or the Lider 39600?
The Lider 39600. It is 220kg lighter empty than the Bateson PT44.
Can I tow the Bateson PT44 or the Lider 39600 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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