Head to head
Bateson 12LT vs Blue Line BLP35126
The Blue Line BLP35126 is rated 2.2 tonnes heavier gross.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Gross weight: the Blue Line BLP35126 is rated 2.2 tonnes heavier gross.
Specifications side by side
| Bateson 12LT | Blue Line BLP35126 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 1300kg | 3500kg |
| Internal length | 1800mm / 5'11" | - |
| Internal width | 1200mm / 3'11" | - |
| Internal height | 1200mm / 3'11" | - |
| Unladen weight | 350kg | - |
| Payload | 950kg | - |
| Internal bed | - | 12ft x 6ft6in (3.66m x 1.98m) |
| Axles | - | 2 |
| Brakes | - | Braked |
Sources: Bateson 12LT, Blue Line BLP35126. 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.
Full 12LT specifications →Buy or hire the BLP35126 if...
- you want one that is rated 2.2 tonnes heavier gross
Used by plant hire firms, groundworkers and landscapers to carry a mini digger or pallet loads, with drop sides for easy loading.
Listed by
- Trek-Trailers Lincolnshire - Doncaster, Belton
- Trek-Trailers Suffolk - Bury Saint Edmunds
Common questions
What is the difference between the Bateson 12LT and the Blue Line BLP35126?
The Blue Line BLP35126 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 Blue Line BLP35126 is a a braked twin-axle drop-side platform trailer rated at 3500kg gross weight..
Can I tow the Bateson 12LT or the Blue Line BLP35126 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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