Head to head
Bateson 100LT vs Humbaur Steely
The Bateson 100LT is rated 9,250kg heavier gross.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026

Key differences
- Gross weight: the Bateson 100LT is rated 9,250kg heavier gross.
Specifications side by side
| Bateson 100LT | Humbaur Steely | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 10,000kg | 750kg |
| Internal length | 6000mm (20ft) | - |
| Internal width | 2200mm (2300mm overall) | - |
| Wheels/tyres | 400 x 60 x 15.5 | - |
| Axles | Twin beam axles, cam brakes, leaf spring | - |
| Payload | - | 630kg |
| Inner length | - | 2050mm |
| Inner width | - | 1095mm |
Sources: Bateson 100LT, Humbaur Steely. 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 9,250kg 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 Steely if...
The Steely is Humbaur's budget single-axle trailer, built with a hot-dip galvanised chassis as what the manufacturer describes as an entry point into trailer ownership. It suits light garden, construction-site and hobby loads rather than heavier trade use.
Full Steely specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Bateson 100LT and the Humbaur Steely?
The Bateson 100LT is rated 9,250kg heavier gross. The Bateson 100LT is a tractor-drawn livestock trailer with demountable container, 20ft; the Humbaur Steely is a a small, unbraked single-axle flatbed trailer aimed at first-time buyers and light garden/site use..
Can I tow the Bateson 100LT or the Humbaur Steely 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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