Head to head
Bateson 100LT vs Brian James A-Max 305
The Bateson 100LT is rated 7.4 tonnes heavier gross.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Gross weight: the Bateson 100LT is rated 7.4 tonnes heavier gross.
Specifications side by side
| Bateson 100LT | Brian James A-Max 305 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 10,000kg | 2600kg |
| Internal length | 6000mm (20ft) | - |
| Internal width | 2200mm (2300mm overall) | - |
| Wheels/tyres | 400 x 60 x 15.5 | - |
| Axles | Twin beam axles, cam brakes, leaf spring | - |
| Payload | - | 2035kg |
| Internal bed | - | 4.3m x 1.96m |
Sources: Bateson 100LT, Brian James A-Max 305. 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 7.4 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 A-Max 305 if...
Suits owners of larger saloons or estate cars who have outgrown the shorter A-Max 210 but do not need a full car-transporter range trailer. The extra bed length and payload give more margin for a heavier road car.
Listed by
- A47 Barwell Trailers Sales Hire Service Ltd - Leicester, Barwell
Common questions
What is the difference between the Bateson 100LT and the Brian James A-Max 305?
The Bateson 100LT is rated 7.4 tonnes heavier gross. The Bateson 100LT is a tractor-drawn livestock trailer with demountable container, 20ft; the Brian James A-Max 305 is a a longer, higher-capacity version of the A-Max flatbed car trailer.
Can I tow the Bateson 100LT or the Brian James A-Max 305 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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