Head to head
Bateson 100LT vs HM Trailers DC20
The Bateson 100LT is a tractor-drawn livestock trailer with demountable container, 20ft. The HM Trailers DC20 is a 12m3 commercial dump trailer.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Specifications side by side
| Bateson 100LT | HM Trailers DC20 | |
|---|---|---|
| Axles | Twin beam axles, cam brakes, leaf spring | 2 x 127mm round axles, 385/65 R22.5 wheels |
| Gross weight | 10,000kg | - |
| Internal length | 6000mm (20ft) | - |
| Internal width | 2200mm (2300mm overall) | - |
| Wheels/tyres | 400 x 60 x 15.5 | - |
| Capacity | - | 12 cubic metres |
| Body length | - | 5200mm (17ft) |
| Width | - | 2550mm (8ft 4in) |
| Overall length | - | 7284mm (23ft) |
| Max tipped height | - | 6210mm (20ft 4in) |
Sources: Bateson 100LT, HM Trailers DC20. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the 100LT if...
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 DC20 if...
A dump trailer for hauling muck, aggregate or waste on a construction site, built to tip clear over a high-sided skip or wagon. Its round-axle running gear and reinforced chassis suit off-road site use rather than road haulage.
Listed by
- H M Trailers - Ongar, Fyfield
Common questions
What is the difference between the Bateson 100LT and the HM Trailers DC20?
The Bateson 100LT is a tractor-drawn livestock trailer with demountable container, 20ft; the HM Trailers DC20 is a 12m3 commercial dump trailer.
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