Head to head
Bateson 12LT vs Bateson 355B
The Bateson 355B carries 1,750kg more and is rated 2.2 tonnes heavier gross. The Bateson 12LT is 450kg lighter empty.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Payload: the Bateson 355B carries 1,750kg more.
- Gross weight: the Bateson 355B is rated 2.2 tonnes heavier gross.
- Unladen weight: the Bateson 355B weighs 450kg more empty.
Specifications side by side
| Bateson 12LT | Bateson 355B | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 1300kg | 3500kg |
| Unladen weight | 350kg | 800kg |
| Payload | 950kg | 2700kg |
| Internal length | 1800mm / 5'11" | - |
| Internal width | 1200mm / 3'11" | - |
| Internal height | 1200mm / 3'11" | - |
| Deck length | - | 5000mm |
| Deck width | - | 2100mm |
| Axles | - | Twin axle |
Sources: Bateson 12LT, Bateson 355B. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the 12LT if...
- you want one that is 450kg lighter empty
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 355B if...
- you want one that carries 1,750kg more
- you want one that is rated 2.2 tonnes heavier gross
Bateson's most popular beavertail transporter, used by garages, race teams and recovery operators to load a car under its own power up a shallow ramp rather than winching it onto a flat deck. It comes with ramps and a hand winch as standard.
Listed by
- Mid Norfolk Trailer Sales & Hire LTD - King's Lynn
Common questions
What is the difference between the Bateson 12LT and the Bateson 355B?
The Bateson 355B carries 1,750kg more and is rated 2.2 tonnes heavier gross. The Bateson 12LT is 450kg lighter empty. The Bateson 12LT is a the smallest trailer in Bateson's livestock range, a single-axle trailer for calves, sheep and pigs.; the Bateson 355B is a twin axle beavertail car transporter trailer.
Which is lighter, the Bateson 12LT or the Bateson 355B?
The Bateson 12LT. It is 450kg lighter empty than the Bateson 355B.
Which carries more, the Bateson 12LT or the Bateson 355B?
The Bateson 355B, by 1,750kg.
Can I tow the Bateson 12LT or the Bateson 355B 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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