Head to head
Bateson 100LT vs Brian James A Transporter (A4)
The Bateson 100LT is rated 8 tonnes heavier gross.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Gross weight: the Bateson 100LT is rated 8 tonnes heavier gross.
Specifications side by side
| Bateson 100LT | Brian James A Transporter (A4) | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 10,000kg | 2,000kg to 3,000kg depending on variant |
| 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 | - |
| Bed | - | 3.7m x 1.8m up to 5.0m x 2.0m depending on variant |
| Brakes | - | Braked, tandem axle |
Sources: Bateson 100LT, Brian James A Transporter (A4). 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 8 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 Transporter (A4) if...
One of the most common car trailers in Britain, bought by trade and private owners for moving road cars, project cars and small vans. The reason it sells is the spread of bed length and gross weight combinations, which lets you match the trailer to the tow car rather than the other way round.
Listed by
- Fieldfare Trailer Centre - Salisbury
- Bicester Trailer Centre - Bicester
- Trek-Trailers Three Counties - Hereford
Common questions
What is the difference between the Bateson 100LT and the Brian James A Transporter (A4)?
The Bateson 100LT is rated 8 tonnes heavier gross. The Bateson 100LT is a tractor-drawn livestock trailer with demountable container, 20ft; the Brian James A Transporter (A4) is a open flatbed car transporter, twin axle.
Can I tow the Bateson 100LT or the Brian James A Transporter (A4) 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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