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Bateson 100LT vs Erde CH451

The Bateson 100LT is rated 9.4 tonnes heavier gross.

Last reviewed 13 September 2026

100LT
Bateson 100LT
Erde CH451
Erde CH451 - image: erdetrailersuk.com

Key differences

Specifications side by side

Bateson 100LTErde CH451
Gross weight10,000kg600kg
Internal length6000mm (20ft)-
Internal width2200mm (2300mm overall)-
Wheels/tyres400 x 60 x 15.5-
AxlesTwin beam axles, cam brakes, leaf spring-
Unladen weight-109kg
Payload-494kg
Internal bed-200 x 117cm

Sources: Bateson 100LT, Erde CH451. 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

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.

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Full 100LT specifications →

Buy or hire the CH451 if...

A bare chassis bought by buyers who want to fit their own box, cage or platform body rather than take a standard Erde trailer.

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Full CH451 specifications →

Common questions

What is the difference between the Bateson 100LT and the Erde CH451?

The Bateson 100LT is rated 9.4 tonnes heavier gross. The Bateson 100LT is a tractor-drawn livestock trailer with demountable container, 20ft; the Erde CH451 is a an unbraked single-axle multi-purpose trailer chassis rated at 600kg gross weight..

Can I tow the Bateson 100LT or the Erde CH451 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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