Head to head
Bateson 12LT vs Bateson 72H Unbraked Tipping Trailer
The Bateson 12LT carries 538kg more and is rated 550kg heavier gross. The Bateson 72H Unbraked Tipping Trailer is 12kg lighter empty.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Payload: the Bateson 12LT carries 538kg more.
- Gross weight: the Bateson 12LT is rated 550kg heavier gross.
- Unladen weight: the Bateson 12LT weighs 12kg more empty.
Specifications side by side
| Bateson 12LT | Bateson 72H Unbraked Tipping Trailer | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 1300kg | 750kg |
| Unladen weight | 350kg | 338kg |
| Payload | 950kg | 412kg |
| Internal length | 1800mm / 5'11" | - |
| Internal width | 1200mm / 3'11" | - |
| Internal height | 1200mm / 3'11" | - |
| Internal bed | - | 2100mm x 1250mm |
| Axles | - | 1 |
| Brakes | - | Unbraked |
Sources: Bateson 12LT, Bateson 72H Unbraked Tipping Trailer. 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 carries 538kg more
- you want one that is rated 550kg heavier gross
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 →Buy or hire the 72H Unbraked Tipping Trailer if...
- you want one that is 12kg lighter empty
A light tipping trailer aimed at gardeners and smallholders moving mowers, tools or loose garden waste, small enough to stay in the unbraked towing class. Its side-tip mechanism keeps the ramp door usable when tipped.
Listed by
- Böckmann UK Trailers & Horseboxes - Cinderford, Littledean
Common questions
What is the difference between the Bateson 12LT and the Bateson 72H Unbraked Tipping Trailer?
The Bateson 12LT carries 538kg more and is rated 550kg heavier gross. The Bateson 72H Unbraked Tipping Trailer is 12kg 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 72H Unbraked Tipping Trailer is a small unbraked tipping trailer.
Which is lighter, the Bateson 12LT or the Bateson 72H Unbraked Tipping Trailer?
The Bateson 72H Unbraked Tipping Trailer. It is 12kg lighter empty than the Bateson 12LT.
Which carries more, the Bateson 12LT or the Bateson 72H Unbraked Tipping Trailer?
The Bateson 12LT, by 538kg.
Can I tow the Bateson 12LT or the Bateson 72H Unbraked Tipping Trailer 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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