Head to head
Bateson 12LT vs Bockmann AH 4320/30
The Bockmann AH 4320/30 is rated 1.7 tonnes heavier gross and carries 1,173kg more.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Gross weight: the Bockmann AH 4320/30 is rated 1.7 tonnes heavier gross.
- Payload: the Bockmann AH 4320/30 carries 1,173kg more.
Specifications side by side
| Bateson 12LT | Bockmann AH 4320/30 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 1300kg | 3,000kg |
| Payload | 950kg | 2,123kg |
| Internal length | 1800mm / 5'11" | - |
| Internal width | 1200mm / 3'11" | - |
| Internal height | 1200mm / 3'11" | - |
| Unladen weight | 350kg | - |
| Interior length | - | 4,300mm |
| Interior width | - | 2,080mm |
| Loading angle | - | 10 degrees (hydraulic tilt bed) |
Sources: Bateson 12LT, Bockmann AH 4320/30. 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 AH 4320/30 if...
- you want one that is rated 1.7 tonnes heavier gross
- you want one that carries 1,173kg more
A low-angle hydraulic tilt-bed car transporter for loading standard cars without ramps. It suits vehicle traders, recovery firms and enthusiasts moving one car at a time behind a family-sized tow car.
Listed by
- Manningtree Hire & Self Storage - Manningtree, Lawford
Common questions
What is the difference between the Bateson 12LT and the Bockmann AH 4320/30?
The Bockmann AH 4320/30 is rated 1.7 tonnes heavier gross and carries 1,173kg more. The Bateson 12LT is a the smallest trailer in Bateson's livestock range, a single-axle trailer for calves, sheep and pigs.; the Bockmann AH 4320/30 is a twin-axle car transporter trailer.
Which carries more, the Bateson 12LT or the Bockmann AH 4320/30?
The Bockmann AH 4320/30, by 1,173kg.
Can I tow the Bateson 12LT or the Bockmann AH 4320/30 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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