Head to head
Bateson 12LT vs Bateson 35-16
The Bateson 35-16 carries 1,720kg more and is rated 2.2 tonnes heavier gross.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Payload: the Bateson 35-16 carries 1,720kg more.
- Gross weight: the Bateson 35-16 is rated 2.2 tonnes heavier gross.
Specifications side by side
| Bateson 12LT | Bateson 35-16 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 1300kg | 3500kg |
| Payload | 950kg | 2670kg |
| Internal length | 1800mm / 5'11" | - |
| Internal width | 1200mm / 3'11" | - |
| Internal height | 1200mm / 3'11" | - |
| Unladen weight | 350kg | - |
| Size | - | 16' x 6'2" |
Sources: Bateson 12LT, Bateson 35-16. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the 12LT if...
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.
Listed by
- Liverseed Trailers - Preston, Lostock Hall, Penwortham
Buy or hire the 35-16 if...
- you want one that carries 1,720kg more
- you want one that is rated 2.2 tonnes heavier gross
A 16-foot tilt-bed transporter used to move 4x4s, plant and light machinery without loading ramps, since the whole bed tilts to ground level. A staple of small plant hire and vehicle recovery fleets.
Listed by
- Warrior Trailers Limited - Worcester
Common questions
What is the difference between the Bateson 12LT and the Bateson 35-16?
The Bateson 35-16 carries 1,720kg more and is rated 2.2 tonnes heavier gross. The Bateson 12LT is a the smallest trailer in Bateson's livestock range, a single-axle trailer for calves, sheep and pigs.; the Bateson 35-16 is a twin-axle hydraulic tilt transporter trailer.
Which carries more, the Bateson 12LT or the Bateson 35-16?
The Bateson 35-16, by 1,720kg.
Can I tow the Bateson 12LT or the Bateson 35-16 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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