Head to head
Bateson 100LT vs Brian James Eco Plant
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 Eco Plant | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 10,000kg | 2600kg |
| Axles | Twin beam axles, cam brakes, leaf spring | Twin |
| Internal length | 6000mm (20ft) | - |
| Internal width | 2200mm (2300mm overall) | - |
| Wheels/tyres | 400 x 60 x 15.5 | - |
| Unladen weight | - | from 450kg |
| Payload | - | up to 2183kg |
| Internal bed | - | 2.3m / 2.5m long x 1.1m / 1.5m wide |
Sources: Bateson 100LT, Brian James Eco Plant. 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 Eco Plant if...
Aimed at gardeners, groundcare contractors and farmers moving small low-clearance kit such as compact tractors or turf equipment. It undercuts the General Plant and Digger Plant ranges on price and weight for buyers who do not need a full-size plant trailer.
Listed by
- Bicester Trailer Centre - Bicester
Common questions
What is the difference between the Bateson 100LT and the Brian James Eco Plant?
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 Eco Plant is a an entry-level beavertail plant trailer for small, low ground clearance machinery.
Can I tow the Bateson 100LT or the Brian James Eco Plant 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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