Head to head
Bateson PT66 vs Lider 39600PE
The Lider 39600PE is 385kg lighter empty. The Bateson PT66 is rated 1 tonnes heavier gross.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Bateson PT66 weighs 385kg more empty.
- Gross weight: the Bateson PT66 is rated 1 tonnes heavier gross.
Specifications side by side
| Bateson PT66 | Lider 39600PE | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3500kg | 2500kg |
| Unladen weight | 935kg | 550kg |
| Axles | Triple | 2 |
| Payload | 2565kg | - |
| Bed size | 5660mm x 2100mm (18' x 7') | - |
| Internal bed | - | 256 x 148 x 30cm |
| Brakes | - | Braked |
Sources: Bateson PT66, Lider 39600PE. 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 1 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 39600PE if...
- you want one that is 385kg lighter empty
The same chassis as the 39600 but with power tipping, for users who tip regularly and want to avoid manual ram operation.
Listed by
- Lider Trailers - Accrington, Blackburn
Common questions
What is the difference between the Bateson PT66 and the Lider 39600PE?
The Lider 39600PE is 385kg lighter empty. The Bateson PT66 is rated 1 tonnes heavier gross. The Bateson PT66 is a triple axle hydraulic tilt platform trailer; the Lider 39600PE is a a braked twin-axle electrically-operated tipping trailer rated at 2500kg gross weight..
Which is lighter, the Bateson PT66 or the Lider 39600PE?
The Lider 39600PE. It is 385kg lighter empty than the Bateson PT66.
Can I tow the Bateson PT66 or the Lider 39600PE 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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