trailer hire brand
Bateson
The hydraulic tilt-bed specialist, and a company that has been making trailers since 1934. Avonride independent rubber suspension, full hot-dip galvanising and long-tail spares support make it the pick for buyers who intend to keep a trailer for decades rather than years.
Last reviewed 6 October 2026
Built in
England
Manufacturing since
1934
UK availability
Good UK dealer coverage
Weight range
550kg unbraked to 3,500kg braked, plus tractor-drawn livestock at 8,000kg and 10,000kg gross
An appointed dealer network, built to order, with a spares department that still supports trailers 20 years old.
What Bateson builds
Bateson model ranges
| Range | What it is |
|---|---|
| 22-15, 27-16, 35-16 | Transport tilt, 1,560kg to 2,670kg capacity |
| PT56 | Hydraulic tilt |
| 520, 720, B84 | Unbraked, 550kg to 750kg |
Every Bateson model on GetBrent
21 models with figures from the maker or an official dealer. Open one for the full specification, photos and how it compares.
Bateson 27-16 Transporter
Hydraulic tilt-bed car transporter, twin axle class
Gross weight: 2,750kg
Unladen weight: 715kg
Bateson 12LT
The smallest trailer in Bateson's livestock range, a single-axle trailer for calves, sheep and pigs.
Internal length: 1800mm / 5'11"
Internal width: 1200mm / 3'11"
Bateson 120V Van Trailer
small unbraked fibreglass box trailer
Gross weight: 750kg
Unladen weight: 260kg
Bateson 3550 Platform Trailer
16ft twin-axle platform trailer
Gross weight: 3500kg
Internal bed: 5m x 2m (expandable to 6.7m x 2.43m)
Bateson 35MD
twin-axle mini digger and excavator plant trailer
Gross weight: 3500kg
Unladen weight: 725kg
Bateson 48LT
12ft x 5ft8 twin-axle livestock trailer
Gross weight: 3100kg
Unladen weight: 950kg
Bateson 72H Unbraked Tipping Trailer
small unbraked tipping trailer
Gross weight: 750kg
Unladen weight: 338kg
Bateson B84 Unbraked Trailer
8ft x 4ft unbraked general-purpose trailer
Gross weight: 750kg
Unladen weight: 176kg
Bateson Deauville
horse trailer with saddle rack and cover
Gross weight: 2300kg
Unladen weight: 860kg
Bateson Eurostock 326C
twin-axle livestock trailer with cattle division
Gross weight: 3100kg
Unladen weight: 1050kg
Bateson 35-16
Twin-axle hydraulic tilt transporter trailer
Size: 16' x 6'2"
Gross weight: 3500kg
Bateson PT44
Hydraulic tilt platform trailer with winch
Overall length: 5950mm
Overall width: 2180mm
Bateson 355B
Twin axle beavertail car transporter trailer
Gross weight: 3500kg
Unladen weight: 800kg
Bateson PT56
Tri-axle hydraulic tilt platform trailer
Gross weight: 3500kg
Deck length: 5m (16ft)
Bateson 35PC
Twin axle plant chassis trailer for mounting site equipment
Maximum equipment weight: Up to 2800kg
Use: Mounting generators, pumps, compressors and similar plant
Bateson PT66
Triple axle hydraulic tilt platform trailer
Gross weight: 3500kg
Unladen weight: 935kg
Bateson 100LT
Tractor-drawn livestock trailer with demountable container, 20ft
Gross weight: 10,000kg
Internal length: 6000mm (20ft)
Bateson Ascot
Twin horse trailer
Gross vehicle weight: 2300kg
Internal length: 3.19m
Bateson 26MD
Plant trailer for mini excavators up to 2,100kg
Gross weight: 2,600kg
Unladen weight: 500kg
Bateson Derby
Lightweight rear-unload double horse trailer
Gross weight: 1,700kg
Unladen weight: 675kg
Bateson B85 Unbraked Trailer
Unbraked 8 ft x 5 ft flatbed trailer with ramp door and mesh extension sides
Gross weight: 750 kg
Unladen weight: 200 kg
Bateson models compared
The closest matches from other makes, side by side.
- Bateson 27-16 Transporter vs Bockmann AT 4019/27
- Bateson 12LT vs Ifor Williams TA5
- Bateson 120V Van Trailer vs Lider 39920
- Bateson 3550 Platform Trailer vs Ifor Williams LM126
- Bateson 35MD vs Ifor Williams GX126
- Bateson 48LT vs Bateson Eurostock 326C
- Bateson 72H Unbraked Tipping Trailer vs Lider 39560
- Bateson B84 Unbraked Trailer vs Blue Line BL750E
- Bateson Deauville vs Bockmann Champion C Esprit
- Bateson 35-16 vs Ifor Williams LM126
- Bateson PT44 vs Bockmann HL-AL 3016/27 F
- Bateson 355B vs Ifor Williams CT177
How Bateson compares
These are the makes buyers actually cross-shop against Bateson.
Bateson vs Ifor Williams
The UK default, and the benchmark every other make gets measured against. Farmers, contractors and hire fleets buy Ifor Williams for galvanised durability, strong resale and the fact that any dealer can get parts on a shelf the same week. Rarely the cheapest option and rarely the wrong one.
Bateson vs Indespension
One-stop retail convenience. You can walk into a depot and buy, hire, service or have a towbar fitted the same day, which is worth a great deal to a buyer who needs a trailer this week rather than the right trailer next month. The Daxara range covers the budget leisure end.
Bateson vs Graham Edwards
A Yorkshire livestock and commercial specialist whose own line is "build up to a standard, not down to a cost". Heavier-gauge construction than the volume brands, and strong loyalty among farmers in the North of England.
Bateson vs Woodford
A specialist car-transport builder pitched just below Brian James. The Wide Body and Auto Cruiser suit modern wide cars and low-clearance vehicles, and traders buy them for close to Brian James capability at a keener price.
UK companies hiring and selling Bateson
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GetBrent is an independent directory of UK hire and sales companies. We are not a Bateson dealer and have no affiliation with, or endorsement from, Bateson. The Bateson name and model names are trademarks of their owner, used here only to identify the products they refer to. Specifications vary by model year and market - always confirm weights, dimensions and towing limits with the supplier before hiring or buying.