Head to head
Bateson 12LT vs Lider 34392
The Bateson 12LT is 70cm (2.5ft) taller inside. The Lider 34392 is 73cm (2.5ft) longer inside and is 60kg lighter empty.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Internal height: the Bateson 12LT is 70cm (2.5ft) taller inside.
- Internal length: the Lider 34392 is 73cm (2.5ft) longer inside.
- Unladen weight: the Bateson 12LT weighs 60kg more empty.
- Internal width: the Lider 34392 is 14cm wider inside.
Specifications side by side
| Bateson 12LT | Lider 34392 | |
|---|---|---|
| Internal length | 1800mm / 5'11" | 253cm |
| Internal width | 1200mm / 3'11" | 134cm |
| Internal height | 1200mm / 3'11" | 50cm |
| Gross weight | 1300kg | 1300kg |
| Unladen weight | 350kg | 290kg |
| Payload | 950kg | - |
| Axles | - | 1 |
| Brakes | - | Braked |
Sources: Bateson 12LT, Lider 34392. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the 12LT if...
- you want one that is 70cm (2.5ft) taller inside
The 12LT is Bateson's entry-level livestock trailer, the only single-axle model in its livestock range, aimed at smallholders and farmers moving calves, sheep or pigs in smaller numbers than a full cattle trailer would carry. Its low GVW keeps it towable by smaller 4x4s and pickups.
Listed by
- Liverseed Trailers - Preston, Lostock Hall, Penwortham
Buy or hire the 34392 if...
- you want one that is 73cm (2.5ft) longer inside
- you want one that is 60kg lighter empty
- you want one that is 14cm wider inside
A tradesman's workhorse trailer for tip runs, building materials and DIY projects, sized so a single axle stays legal while carrying over a tonne of payload.
Listed by
- Lider Trailers - Accrington, Blackburn
Common questions
What is the difference between the Bateson 12LT and the Lider 34392?
The Bateson 12LT is 70cm (2.5ft) taller inside. The Lider 34392 is 73cm (2.5ft) longer inside and is 60kg lighter empty. The Bateson 12LT is a the smallest trailer in Bateson's livestock range, a single-axle trailer for calves, sheep and pigs.; the Lider 34392 is a a braked single-axle general purpose trailer rated at 1300kg gross weight..
Which is lighter, the Bateson 12LT or the Lider 34392?
The Lider 34392. It is 60kg lighter empty than the Bateson 12LT.
Can I tow the Bateson 12LT or the Lider 34392 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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