Head to head
Bateson 100LT vs Erde 143
The Bateson 100LT is rated 9.4 tonnes heavier gross and is 4.56m (15ft) longer inside.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Gross weight: the Bateson 100LT is rated 9.4 tonnes heavier gross.
- Internal length: the Bateson 100LT is 4.56m (15ft) longer inside.
- Internal width: the Bateson 100LT is 1.21m (4ft) wider inside.
Specifications side by side
| Bateson 100LT | Erde 143 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 10,000kg | 600kg |
| Internal length | 6000mm (20ft) | 1.44m |
| Internal width | 2200mm (2300mm overall) | 0.99m |
| Wheels/tyres | 400 x 60 x 15.5 | - |
| Axles | Twin beam axles, cam brakes, leaf spring | - |
| Internal height | - | 0.40m |
| Unladen weight | - | 98kg |
| Payload | - | 502kg |
Sources: Bateson 100LT, Erde 143. 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 9.4 tonnes heavier gross
- you want one that is 4.56m (15ft) longer inside
- you want one that is 1.21m (4ft) 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 143 if...
The Erde 143 is a step up in size from the Erde 102, still light enough for many family cars to tow without a braking system, and commonly used for camping, tip runs and light gardening or DIY loads. Its tipping body and low unladen weight make it a popular first trailer for private buyers.
Listed by
- Towy Trailer Centre - Llandeilo, Ffairfach
Common questions
What is the difference between the Bateson 100LT and the Erde 143?
The Bateson 100LT is rated 9.4 tonnes heavier gross and is 4.56m (15ft) longer inside. The Bateson 100LT is a tractor-drawn livestock trailer with demountable container, 20ft; the Erde 143 is a a single-axle, unbraked general-purpose trailer with a tipping body, larger than the Erde 102..
Can I tow the Bateson 100LT or the Erde 143 on a car licence?
Bateson 100LT is rated over 3,500kg gross, which is beyond what a car can tow in the UK.
GetBrent is an independent directory and is not a dealer for, nor affiliated with, either manufacturer. Model and brand names are the trademarks of their owners.