Head to head
Bateson 100LT vs Brian James Race Transporter 6
The Bateson 100LT is rated 6.5 tonnes heavier gross and is 7cm wider inside.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026

Key differences
- Gross weight: the Bateson 100LT is rated 6.5 tonnes heavier gross.
- Internal width: the Bateson 100LT is 7cm wider inside.
Specifications side by side
| Bateson 100LT | Brian James Race Transporter 6 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 10,000kg | 3500kg |
| Internal width | 2200mm (2300mm overall) | 2.13m / 2.35m |
| Axles | Twin beam axles, cam brakes, leaf spring | Tri-axle |
| Internal length | 6000mm (20ft) | - |
| Wheels/tyres | 400 x 60 x 15.5 | - |
| Unladen weight | - | from 1440kg |
| Payload | - | up to 2060kg |
| Internal bed | - | 5.5m / 6.0m / 6.5m long |
Sources: Bateson 100LT, Brian James Race Transporter 6. 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
- you want one that is 7cm wider inside
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 Transporter 6 if...
Chosen by professional race and recovery outfits carrying wider GT or modified cars that need the extra internal width over the Race Transporter 4 and 5. The tri-axle chassis and electric tilt-bed suit frequent, heavier-duty use.
Listed by
- Bicester Trailer Centre - Bicester
Common questions
What is the difference between the Bateson 100LT and the Brian James Race Transporter 6?
The Bateson 100LT is rated 6.5 tonnes heavier gross and is 7cm wider inside. The Bateson 100LT is a tractor-drawn livestock trailer with demountable container, 20ft; the Brian James Race Transporter 6 is a a tri-axle electric tilt-bed car transporter for heavier or wider vehicles.
Can I tow the Bateson 100LT or the Brian James Race Transporter 6 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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