Head to head
Bateson 100LT vs Brian James Race Sport
The Bateson 100LT is rated 7 tonnes heavier gross.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Gross weight: the Bateson 100LT is rated 7 tonnes heavier gross.
Specifications side by side
| Bateson 100LT | Brian James Race Sport | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 10,000kg | 3000kg |
| 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 1070kg |
| Payload | - | up to 1930kg |
| Internal bed | - | 4.5m / 5.0m / 5.5m long x 2.0m / 2.1m wide |
Sources: Bateson 100LT, Brian James Race Sport. 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 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 Race Sport if...
A step up from the basic A Transporter range for racers and dealers who tie cars down often and want a punched deck for extra restraint options. It sits below the Race Transporter range on price while still covering most single-car trailering needs.
Listed by
- Trek-Trailers Lincolnshire - Doncaster, Belton
- Fieldfare Trailer Centre - Salisbury
- Bicester Trailer Centre - Bicester
- Trek-Trailers Three Counties - Hereford
- Formula Trailers,, Brian-James Trailers Main Dealer in the SW UK - Wellington, Poole
Common questions
What is the difference between the Bateson 100LT and the Brian James Race Sport?
The Bateson 100LT is rated 7 tonnes heavier gross. The Bateson 100LT is a tractor-drawn livestock trailer with demountable container, 20ft; the Brian James Race Sport is a an open twin-axle car transporter with a fully punched steel deck.
Can I tow the Bateson 100LT or the Brian James Race Sport 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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