Head to head
Lider 39400E vs M-Tec 12ft x 6ft Livestock Trailer
The Lider 39400E is 1,165kg lighter empty. The M-Tec 12ft x 6ft Livestock Trailer is rated 3 tonnes heavier gross and is 1.89m (6ft) longer inside.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the M-Tec 12ft x 6ft Livestock Trailer weighs 1,165kg more empty.
- Gross weight: the M-Tec 12ft x 6ft Livestock Trailer is rated 3 tonnes heavier gross.
- Internal length: the M-Tec 12ft x 6ft Livestock Trailer is 1.89m (6ft) longer inside.
- Internal width: the M-Tec 12ft x 6ft Livestock Trailer is 70cm (2.5ft) wider inside.
Specifications side by side
| Lider 39400E | M-Tec 12ft x 6ft Livestock Trailer | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 500kg | 3500kg |
| Unladen weight | 85kg | 1250kg |
| Internal length | 173cm | 3615mm |
| Internal width | 115cm | 1850mm |
| Axles | 1 | Twin (Knott Avonride) |
| Brakes | Unbraked | - |
| Payload | - | 2250kg |
Sources: Lider 39400E, M-Tec 12ft x 6ft Livestock Trailer. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the 39400E if...
- you want one that is 1,165kg 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
Buy or hire the 12ft x 6ft Livestock Trailer if...
- you want one that is rated 3 tonnes heavier gross
- you want one that is 1.89m (6ft) longer inside
- you want one that is 70cm (2.5ft) wider inside
A mid-size livestock trailer for farmers moving cattle or sheep to market or between fields, sized for a single tractor or 4x4 tow vehicle rather than a dedicated lorry.
Listed by
- A & M Trailers & Trailer Parts - Armagh, Milford
Common questions
What is the difference between the Lider 39400E and the M-Tec 12ft x 6ft Livestock Trailer?
The Lider 39400E is 1,165kg lighter empty. The M-Tec 12ft x 6ft Livestock Trailer is rated 3 tonnes heavier gross and is 1.89m (6ft) longer inside. The Lider 39400E is a an unbraked single-axle trailer for carrying one motorcycle, lighter than the 29420/39401.; the M-Tec 12ft x 6ft Livestock Trailer is a 12ft x 6ft twin axle livestock trailer.
Which is lighter, the Lider 39400E or the M-Tec 12ft x 6ft Livestock Trailer?
The Lider 39400E. It is 1,165kg lighter empty than the M-Tec 12ft x 6ft Livestock Trailer.
Can I tow the Lider 39400E or the M-Tec 12ft x 6ft Livestock Trailer 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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