Head to head
Bateson 100LT vs Brian James Tipper
The Bateson 100LT is rated 7.3 tonnes heavier gross and is 2.9m (9.5ft) longer inside.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Gross weight: the Bateson 100LT is rated 7.3 tonnes heavier gross.
- Internal length: the Bateson 100LT is 2.9m (9.5ft) longer inside.
- Internal width: the Bateson 100LT is 60cm (2ft) wider inside.
Specifications side by side
| Bateson 100LT | Brian James Tipper | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 10,000kg | 2700kg / 3500kg |
| Internal length | 6000mm (20ft) | 3.1m to 4.0m |
| Internal width | 2200mm (2300mm overall) | 1.6m / 2.0m |
| Axles | Twin beam axles, cam brakes, leaf spring | Twin or Tri |
| Wheels/tyres | 400 x 60 x 15.5 | - |
| Unladen weight | - | from 785kg |
| Payload | - | up to 2500kg |
Sources: Bateson 100LT, Brian James Tipper. 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 7.3 tonnes heavier gross
- you want one that is 2.9m (9.5ft) longer inside
- you want one that is 60cm (2ft) 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 Tipper if...
Used by builders, landscapers and small hauliers who need to tip loose materials rather than lift them off by hand. The range of widths, lengths and axle counts lets a buyer match capacity to their tow vehicle's rating.
Listed by
- Fieldfare Trailer Centre - Salisbury
- 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 Tipper?
The Bateson 100LT is rated 7.3 tonnes heavier gross and is 2.9m (9.5ft) longer inside. The Bateson 100LT is a tractor-drawn livestock trailer with demountable container, 20ft; the Brian James Tipper is a a hydraulic tipping trailer for aggregate, waste and general building materials.
Can I tow the Bateson 100LT or the Brian James Tipper 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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