Head to head
Bateson 100LT vs Bateson PT56
The Bateson 100LT is rated 6.5 tonnes heavier gross.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Gross weight: the Bateson 100LT is rated 6.5 tonnes heavier gross.
Specifications side by side
| Bateson 100LT | Bateson PT56 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 10,000kg | 3500kg |
| Axles | Twin beam axles, cam brakes, leaf spring | Triple axle, auto-reversing overrun brakes |
| Internal length | 6000mm (20ft) | - |
| Internal width | 2200mm (2300mm overall) | - |
| Wheels/tyres | 400 x 60 x 15.5 | - |
| Deck length | - | 5m (16ft) |
| Deck width | - | 2.1m (7ft) |
| Ramp | - | Hinged rear ramp, 75cm high |
Sources: Bateson 100LT, Bateson PT56. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the 100LT if...
- you want one that is rated 6.5 tonnes heavier gross
Bateson's largest livestock trailer, a 20ft tractor-drawn unit with a fully galvanised, demountable container. At 10 tonnes gross it suits livestock hauliers and farms moving full loads of cattle or sheep rather than the smaller trailers aimed at hobby keepers.
Listed by
- Liverseed Trailers - Preston, Lostock Hall, Penwortham
Buy or hire the PT56 if...
A tri-axle tilt-bed trailer that lowers to ground level so plant, vehicles or awkward loads can be driven or winched straight on without ramps. Its low deck and tilt action suit hire firms moving mixed loads rather than one type of vehicle.
Listed by
- Warrior Trailers Limited - Worcester
Common questions
What is the difference between the Bateson 100LT and the Bateson PT56?
The Bateson 100LT is rated 6.5 tonnes heavier gross. The Bateson 100LT is a tractor-drawn livestock trailer with demountable container, 20ft; the Bateson PT56 is a tri-axle hydraulic tilt platform trailer.
Can I tow the Bateson 100LT or the Bateson PT56 on a car licence?
Bateson 100LT is rated over 3,500kg gross, which is beyond what a car can tow in the UK.
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