Head to head
Bateson PT66 vs Lider 39400E
The Lider 39400E is 850kg lighter empty. The Bateson PT66 is rated 3 tonnes heavier gross.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Bateson PT66 weighs 850kg more empty.
- Gross weight: the Bateson PT66 is rated 3 tonnes heavier gross.
Specifications side by side
| Bateson PT66 | Lider 39400E | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3500kg | 500kg |
| Unladen weight | 935kg | 85kg |
| Axles | Triple | 1 |
| Payload | 2565kg | - |
| Bed size | 5660mm x 2100mm (18' x 7') | - |
| Internal length | - | 173cm |
| Internal width | - | 115cm |
| Brakes | - | Unbraked |
Sources: Bateson PT66, Lider 39400E. 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 3 tonnes 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.
Listed by
- Warrior Trailers Limited - Worcester
Buy or hire the 39400E if...
- you want one that is 850kg lighter empty
The lightest motorcycle trailer in the Lider range, aimed at owners of smaller bikes who want the least weight to tow and store.
Listed by
- Lider Trailers - Accrington, Blackburn
Common questions
What is the difference between the Bateson PT66 and the Lider 39400E?
The Lider 39400E is 850kg lighter empty. The Bateson PT66 is rated 3 tonnes heavier gross. The Bateson PT66 is a triple axle hydraulic tilt platform trailer; the Lider 39400E is a an unbraked single-axle trailer for carrying one motorcycle, lighter than the 29420/39401..
Which is lighter, the Bateson PT66 or the Lider 39400E?
The Lider 39400E. It is 850kg lighter empty than the Bateson PT66.
Can I tow the Bateson PT66 or the Lider 39400E 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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