Head to head
Bateson 100LT vs Brian James Tipper 2
The Bateson 100LT is rated 7.3 tonnes heavier gross.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Gross weight: the Bateson 100LT is rated 7.3 tonnes heavier gross.
Specifications side by side
| Bateson 100LT | Brian James Tipper 2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 10,000kg | 2700kg to 3500kg |
| Axles | Twin beam axles, cam brakes, leaf spring | 2 or 3 (model dependent) |
| Internal length | 6000mm (20ft) | - |
| Internal width | 2200mm (2300mm overall) | - |
| Wheels/tyres | 400 x 60 x 15.5 | - |
| Unladen weight | - | 785kg to 1200kg |
| Payload | - | 1835kg to 2500kg |
| Internal bed | - | 2.70m to 4.00m long x 1.60m to 2.00m wide |
Sources: Bateson 100LT, Brian James Tipper 2. 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
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 2 if...
Replaces the original Tipper range for builders and groundworkers, with the largest tri-axle version aimed at contractors moving more material per trip. The smallest twin-axle version stays light enough for everyday van and pickup towing.
Listed by
- Bicester Trailer Centre - Bicester
Common questions
What is the difference between the Bateson 100LT and the Brian James Tipper 2?
The Bateson 100LT is rated 7.3 tonnes heavier gross. The Bateson 100LT is a tractor-drawn livestock trailer with demountable container, 20ft; the Brian James Tipper 2 is a an updated hydraulic tipping trailer range spanning six bed sizes.
Can I tow the Bateson 100LT or the Brian James Tipper 2 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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