Head to head
Bateson 100LT vs M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Tipping Trailer
The Bateson 100LT is rated 7.3 tonnes heavier gross and is 3.52m (11.5ft) longer inside.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Gross weight: the Bateson 100LT is rated 7.3 tonnes heavier gross.
- Internal length: the Bateson 100LT is 3.52m (11.5ft) longer inside.
- Internal width: the Bateson 100LT is 70cm (2.5ft) wider inside.
Specifications side by side
| Bateson 100LT | M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Tipping Trailer | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 10,000kg | 2700kg |
| Internal length | 6000mm (20ft) | 2480mm |
| Internal width | 2200mm (2300mm overall) | 1500mm |
| Axles | Twin beam axles, cam brakes, leaf spring | Twin |
| Wheels/tyres | 400 x 60 x 15.5 | - |
| Unladen weight | - | 840kg |
| Payload | - | 1860kg |
| Brakes | - | Braked (Knott, 4 wheels) |
Sources: Bateson 100LT, M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Tipping 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 3.52m (11.5ft) longer inside
- you want one that is 70cm (2.5ft) 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 8ft x 5ft Tipping Trailer if...
A general-purpose tipping trailer for farmers, landscapers and small groundworks contractors moving loose materials like aggregate, muck or logs, with an optional electric ram for one-touch tipping instead of a hand-cranked or solid ram.
Listed by
- A & M Trailers & Trailer Parts - Armagh, Milford
Common questions
What is the difference between the Bateson 100LT and the M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Tipping Trailer?
The Bateson 100LT is rated 7.3 tonnes heavier gross and is 3.52m (11.5ft) longer inside. The Bateson 100LT is a tractor-drawn livestock trailer with demountable container, 20ft; the M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Tipping Trailer is a 8ft x 5ft twin axle tipping trailer.
Can I tow the Bateson 100LT or the M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Tipping 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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