Head to head
Bateson 12LT vs Blue Line Beaver Tail Transporter
The Blue Line Beaver Tail Transporter is rated 1.3 tonnes heavier gross.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Gross weight: the Blue Line Beaver Tail Transporter is rated 1.3 tonnes heavier gross.
Specifications side by side
| Bateson 12LT | Blue Line Beaver Tail Transporter | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 1300kg | 2,600kg, braked |
| Internal length | 1800mm / 5'11" | - |
| Internal width | 1200mm / 3'11" | - |
| Internal height | 1200mm / 3'11" | - |
| Unladen weight | 350kg | - |
| Payload | 950kg | - |
| Platform size | - | 12ft x 6ft 6in (3.66m x 1.98m) |
| Axles | - | twin axle |
| Floor | - | phenol-coated anti-slip, flat deck |
Sources: Bateson 12LT, Blue Line Beaver Tail Transporter. 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 Beaver Tail Transporter if...
- you want one that is rated 1.3 tonnes heavier gross
A galvanised beavertail trailer with a flat, ramped deck for driving plant or vehicles straight on and off. It is aimed at plant hire and groundworks firms moving mini diggers, dumpers or cars between sites without a dedicated low-loader.
Listed by
- Derby Trailer Hire Limited - Derby
Common questions
What is the difference between the Bateson 12LT and the Blue Line Beaver Tail Transporter?
The Blue Line Beaver Tail Transporter is rated 1.3 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 Blue Line Beaver Tail Transporter is a twin-axle beavertail plant/vehicle transporter trailer.
Can I tow the Bateson 12LT or the Blue Line Beaver Tail Transporter 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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