Head to head
Bateson PT66 vs Lider 39401
The Lider 39401 is 805kg lighter empty. The Bateson PT66 is rated 2,750kg heavier gross.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Bateson PT66 weighs 805kg more empty.
- Gross weight: the Bateson PT66 is rated 2,750kg heavier gross.
Specifications side by side
| Bateson PT66 | Lider 39401 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3500kg | 750kg |
| Unladen weight | 935kg | 130kg |
| Axles | Triple | 1 |
| Payload | 2565kg | - |
| Bed size | 5660mm x 2100mm (18' x 7') | - |
| Internal length | - | 178cm |
| Internal width | - | 126cm |
| Brakes | - | Unbraked |
Sources: Bateson PT66, Lider 39401. 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.
Listed by
- Warrior Trailers Limited - Worcester
Buy or hire the 39401 if...
- you want one that is 805kg lighter empty
A step up from the 39400E for owners of larger or heavier motorcycles who still want to stay under the unbraked 750kg threshold.
Listed by
- Lider Trailers - Accrington, Blackburn
Common questions
What is the difference between the Bateson PT66 and the Lider 39401?
The Lider 39401 is 805kg lighter empty. The Bateson PT66 is rated 2,750kg heavier gross. The Bateson PT66 is a triple axle hydraulic tilt platform trailer; the Lider 39401 is a an unbraked single-axle trailer for carrying one motorcycle..
Which is lighter, the Bateson PT66 or the Lider 39401?
The Lider 39401. It is 805kg lighter empty than the Bateson PT66.
Can I tow the Bateson PT66 or the Lider 39401 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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