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Bateson 100LT vs M-Tec 10ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer

The Bateson 100LT is rated 7.3 tonnes heavier gross and is 2.95m (9.5ft) longer inside.

Last reviewed 13 September 2026

100LT
Bateson 100LT
M-Tec 10ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer
M-Tec 10ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer - image: Ayrshire Trailers

Key differences

Specifications side by side

Bateson 100LTM-Tec 10ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer
Gross weight10,000kg2700kg
Internal length6000mm (20ft)3048mm
Internal width2200mm (2300mm overall)1524mm
AxlesTwin beam axles, cam brakes, leaf springTwin
Wheels/tyres400 x 60 x 15.5-
Unladen weight-620kg
Payload-2080kg
Brakes-Braked (Knott, 4 wheels)

Sources: Bateson 100LT, M-Tec 10ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer. 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
  • you want one that is 2.95m (9.5ft) longer inside
  • you want one that is 68cm (2ft) 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.

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Buy or hire the 10ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer if...

The longest of M-Tec's standard twin-axle box trailers, aimed at contractors and farmers hauling longer loads such as fencing materials, machinery or multiple pallets in one trip.

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Full 10ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer specifications →

Common questions

What is the difference between the Bateson 100LT and the M-Tec 10ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer?

The Bateson 100LT is rated 7.3 tonnes heavier gross and is 2.95m (9.5ft) longer inside. The Bateson 100LT is a tractor-drawn livestock trailer with demountable container, 20ft; the M-Tec 10ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer is a 10ft x 5ft braked twin axle general purpose trailer.

Can I tow the Bateson 100LT or the M-Tec 10ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer 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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