Head to head
Bateson 120V Van Trailer vs Bateson 12LT
The Bateson 12LT carries 460kg more and is rated 550kg heavier gross. The Bateson 120V Van Trailer is 90kg lighter empty and is 25cm longer inside.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Payload: the Bateson 12LT carries 460kg more.
- Gross weight: the Bateson 12LT is rated 550kg heavier gross.
- Unladen weight: the Bateson 12LT weighs 90kg more empty.
- Internal length: the Bateson 120V Van Trailer is 25cm longer inside.
- Internal width: the Bateson 12LT is 5cm wider inside.
Specifications side by side
| Bateson 120V Van Trailer | Bateson 12LT | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 750kg | 1300kg |
| Unladen weight | 260kg | 350kg |
| Payload | 490kg | 950kg |
| Internal length | 2050mm | 1800mm / 5'11" |
| Internal width | 1150mm | 1200mm / 3'11" |
| Internal height | 1200mm | 1200mm / 3'11" |
| Brakes | Unbraked | - |
Sources: Bateson 120V Van Trailer, Bateson 12LT. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the 120V Van Trailer if...
- you want one that is 90kg lighter empty
- you want one that is 25cm longer inside
A light unbraked box trailer with a galvanised chassis and fibreglass body, aimed at private buyers who want weatherproof, lockable storage behind a small car. Its low weight keeps it towable by vehicles with a modest unbraked limit.
Listed by
- Fieldfare Trailer Centre - Salisbury
Buy or hire the 12LT if...
- you want one that carries 460kg more
- you want one that is rated 550kg heavier gross
- you want one that is 5cm wider inside
The 12LT is Bateson's entry-level livestock trailer, the only single-axle model in its livestock range, aimed at smallholders and farmers moving calves, sheep or pigs in smaller numbers than a full cattle trailer would carry. Its low GVW keeps it towable by smaller 4x4s and pickups.
Full 12LT specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Bateson 120V Van Trailer and the Bateson 12LT?
The Bateson 12LT carries 460kg more and is rated 550kg heavier gross. The Bateson 120V Van Trailer is 90kg lighter empty and is 25cm longer inside. The Bateson 120V Van Trailer is a small unbraked fibreglass box trailer; the Bateson 12LT is a the smallest trailer in Bateson's livestock range, a single-axle trailer for calves, sheep and pigs..
Which is lighter, the Bateson 120V Van Trailer or the Bateson 12LT?
The Bateson 120V Van Trailer. It is 90kg lighter empty than the Bateson 12LT.
Which carries more, the Bateson 120V Van Trailer or the Bateson 12LT?
The Bateson 12LT, by 460kg.
Can I tow the Bateson 120V Van Trailer or the Bateson 12LT on a car licence?
Yes, as far as the licence goes. Both are rated at or under 3,500kg gross, and a car (B) licence has covered towing up to 3,500kg since 16 December 2021. Your car still has to be rated to tow the loaded weight - check the handbook or the VIN plate.
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