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Bateson 100LT vs M-Tec 8ft x 4ft Single Axle Trailer

The Bateson 100LT is rated 9,250kg heavier gross and is 3.56m (11.5ft) longer inside.

Last reviewed 13 September 2026

100LT
Bateson 100LT
M-Tec 8ft x 4ft Single Axle Trailer
M-Tec 8ft x 4ft Single Axle Trailer - image: Clarkes of Cavan

Key differences

Specifications side by side

Bateson 100LTM-Tec 8ft x 4ft Single Axle Trailer
Gross weight10,000kg750kg
Internal length6000mm (20ft)2440mm
Internal width2200mm (2300mm overall)1220mm
AxlesTwin beam axles, cam brakes, leaf springSingle
Wheels/tyres400 x 60 x 15.5-
Unladen weight-280kg
Payload-470kg
Brakes-Unbraked

Sources: Bateson 100LT, M-Tec 8ft x 4ft Single 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 9,250kg heavier gross
  • you want one that is 3.56m (11.5ft) longer inside
  • you want one that is 98cm (3ft) 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 8ft x 4ft Single Axle Trailer if...

A longer single-axle box trailer for small builders and landscapers who need more load length than the 6x4 but still want to stay under the unbraked weight limit. Suited to bulky, light loads like fencing panels or garden waste.

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Full 8ft x 4ft Single Axle Trailer specifications →

Common questions

What is the difference between the Bateson 100LT and the M-Tec 8ft x 4ft Single Axle Trailer?

The Bateson 100LT is rated 9,250kg heavier gross and is 3.56m (11.5ft) longer inside. The Bateson 100LT is a tractor-drawn livestock trailer with demountable container, 20ft; the M-Tec 8ft x 4ft Single Axle Trailer is a 8ft x 4ft unbraked single axle general purpose trailer.

Can I tow the Bateson 100LT or the M-Tec 8ft x 4ft Single 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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