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Bateson PT66 vs Lider 29420

The Lider 29420 is 795kg lighter empty. The Bateson PT66 is rated 2,750kg heavier gross.

Last reviewed 13 September 2026

PT66
Bateson PT66
Lider 29420
Lider 29420 - image: lidertrailers.co.uk

Key differences

Specifications side by side

Bateson PT66Lider 29420
Gross weight3500kg750kg
Unladen weight935kg140kg
AxlesTriple1
Payload2565kg-
Bed size5660mm x 2100mm (18' x 7')-
Internal length-178cm
Internal width-167cm
Brakes-Unbraked

Sources: Bateson PT66, Lider 29420. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.

Buy or hire the PT66 if...

  • you want one that is rated 2,750kg heavier gross

Bateson's largest hydraulic tilt trailer with triple hinged steel sides, used to move light commercial vehicles, plant and ground maintenance machinery. Its hydraulic tilt bed lets one person load without ramps.

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Full PT66 specifications →

Buy or hire the 29420 if...

  • you want one that is 795kg lighter empty

Bought by motorcyclists and small bike dealers who want the lightest legal way to move one machine; its low unladen weight keeps it towable behind a small car and avoids the extra cost of a braked chassis.

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Full 29420 specifications →

Common questions

What is the difference between the Bateson PT66 and the Lider 29420?

The Lider 29420 is 795kg lighter empty. The Bateson PT66 is rated 2,750kg heavier gross. The Bateson PT66 is a triple axle hydraulic tilt platform trailer; the Lider 29420 is a a small unbraked single-axle trailer for carrying one motorcycle..

Which is lighter, the Bateson PT66 or the Lider 29420?

The Lider 29420. It is 795kg lighter empty than the Bateson PT66.

Can I tow the Bateson PT66 or the Lider 29420 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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