Head to head
Bateson 100LT vs M-Tec 12ft x 6ft Livestock Trailer
The Bateson 100LT is rated 6.5 tonnes heavier gross and is 2.38m (8ft) longer inside.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Gross weight: the Bateson 100LT is rated 6.5 tonnes heavier gross.
- Internal length: the Bateson 100LT is 2.38m (8ft) longer inside.
- Internal width: the Bateson 100LT is 35cm (1ft) wider inside.
Specifications side by side
| Bateson 100LT | M-Tec 12ft x 6ft Livestock Trailer | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 10,000kg | 3500kg |
| Internal length | 6000mm (20ft) | 3615mm |
| Internal width | 2200mm (2300mm overall) | 1850mm |
| Axles | Twin beam axles, cam brakes, leaf spring | Twin (Knott Avonride) |
| Wheels/tyres | 400 x 60 x 15.5 | - |
| Unladen weight | - | 1250kg |
| Payload | - | 2250kg |
Sources: Bateson 100LT, M-Tec 12ft x 6ft Livestock 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 6.5 tonnes heavier gross
- you want one that is 2.38m (8ft) longer inside
- you want one that is 35cm (1ft) 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 12ft x 6ft Livestock Trailer if...
A mid-size livestock trailer for farmers moving cattle or sheep to market or between fields, sized for a single tractor or 4x4 tow vehicle rather than a dedicated lorry.
Listed by
- A & M Trailers & Trailer Parts - Armagh, Milford
Common questions
What is the difference between the Bateson 100LT and the M-Tec 12ft x 6ft Livestock Trailer?
The Bateson 100LT is rated 6.5 tonnes heavier gross and is 2.38m (8ft) longer inside. The Bateson 100LT is a tractor-drawn livestock trailer with demountable container, 20ft; the M-Tec 12ft x 6ft Livestock Trailer is a 12ft x 6ft twin axle livestock trailer.
Can I tow the Bateson 100LT or the M-Tec 12ft x 6ft Livestock 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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