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Bateson PT44 vs Lider 39770

The Lider 39770 is 340kg lighter empty. The Bateson PT44 is rated 1,150kg heavier gross.

Last reviewed 13 September 2026

PT44
Bateson PT44
Lider 39770
Lider 39770 - image: lidertrailers.co.uk

Key differences

Specifications side by side

Bateson PT44Lider 39770
Gross weight2750kg1600kg
Unladen weight770kg430kg
AxlesTwin axle1
Overall length5950mm-
Overall width2180mm-
Internal deck4500mm x 2100mm (LxW)-
Payload1980kg-
Internal bed-361 x 185 x 11cm
Brakes-Braked

Sources: Bateson PT44, Lider 39770. 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 1,150kg 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 39770 if...

  • you want one that is 340kg lighter empty

A lighter single-axle car transporter for owners of small cars, motorhomes-with-tow-cars or similar, sized to be towed by a mid-range family car.

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Full 39770 specifications →

Common questions

What is the difference between the Bateson PT44 and the Lider 39770?

The Lider 39770 is 340kg lighter empty. The Bateson PT44 is rated 1,150kg heavier gross. The Bateson PT44 is a hydraulic tilt platform trailer with winch; the Lider 39770 is a a braked single-axle car transporter trailer rated at 1600kg gross weight..

Which is lighter, the Bateson PT44 or the Lider 39770?

The Lider 39770. It is 340kg lighter empty than the Bateson PT44.

Can I tow the Bateson PT44 or the Lider 39770 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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