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Bateson 100LT vs Maypole MP6815

The Bateson 100LT is rated 9,501kg heavier gross and is 4.55m (15ft) longer inside.

Last reviewed 13 September 2026

100LT
Bateson 100LT
Maypole MP6815
Maypole MP6815 - image: maypoleltd.com

Key differences

Specifications side by side

Bateson 100LTMaypole MP6815
Gross weight10,000kg499kg
Internal length6000mm (20ft)145cm
Internal width2200mm (2300mm overall)100cm
Wheels/tyres400 x 60 x 15.5-
AxlesTwin beam axles, cam brakes, leaf spring-
Unladen weight-77kg
Payload-422kg
Internal height-32cm

Sources: Bateson 100LT, Maypole MP6815. 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 9,501kg heavier gross
  • you want one that is 4.55m (15ft) longer inside
  • you want one that is 1.2m (4ft) 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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Full 100LT specifications →

Buy or hire the MP6815 if...

A mid-sized general purpose trailer for buyers who want more bed length than the MP6812 while staying light enough for a small car to tow.

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Full MP6815 specifications →

Common questions

What is the difference between the Bateson 100LT and the Maypole MP6815?

The Bateson 100LT is rated 9,501kg heavier gross and is 4.55m (15ft) longer inside. The Bateson 100LT is a tractor-drawn livestock trailer with demountable container, 20ft; the Maypole MP6815 is a a small unbraked single-axle general purpose car trailer rated at 499kg gross weight..

Can I tow the Bateson 100LT or the Maypole MP6815 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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