Head to head
Bateson PT44 vs Lider Alicante
The Lider Alicante is 634kg lighter empty. The Bateson PT44 is rated 2 tonnes heavier gross.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Bateson PT44 weighs 634kg more empty.
- Gross weight: the Bateson PT44 is rated 2 tonnes heavier gross.
Specifications side by side
| Bateson PT44 | Lider Alicante | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2750kg | 750kg |
| Unladen weight | 770kg | 136kg |
| Axles | Twin axle | 1 |
| Overall length | 5950mm | - |
| Overall width | 2180mm | - |
| Internal deck | 4500mm x 2100mm (LxW) | - |
| Payload | 1980kg | - |
| Internal length | - | 150cm |
| Internal width | - | 100cm |
| Internal height | - | 39cm |
| Brakes | - | Unbraked |
Sources: Bateson PT44, Lider Alicante. 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.
Listed by
- Warrior Trailers Limited - Worcester
- 1Stop Trailers Ltd - Sudbury, Little Waldingfield
Buy or hire the Alicante if...
- you want one that is 634kg lighter empty
A low-cost, lightweight trailer for campers and DIY users who want an occasional-use box trailer that any car can tow. At 136kg unladen it is light enough to move by hand around a drive, and the lift-off lid means it can be loaded from any side rather than over a tailgate.
Listed by
- Lider Trailers - Accrington, Blackburn
Common questions
What is the difference between the Bateson PT44 and the Lider Alicante?
The Lider Alicante is 634kg lighter empty. The Bateson PT44 is rated 2 tonnes heavier gross. The Bateson PT44 is a hydraulic tilt platform trailer with winch; the Lider Alicante is a a small unbraked single-axle camping and general purpose trailer with a lift-off lid..
Which is lighter, the Bateson PT44 or the Lider Alicante?
The Lider Alicante. It is 634kg lighter empty than the Bateson PT44.
Can I tow the Bateson PT44 or the Lider Alicante 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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