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Bateson 12LT vs Bockmann TL-AL 2113/75

The Bateson 12LT is rated 550kg heavier gross and carries 362kg more.

Last reviewed 13 September 2026

12LT
Bateson 12LT
Bockmann TL-AL 2113/75
Bockmann TL-AL 2113/75 - image: Bckmann UK Trailers & Horseboxes

Key differences

Specifications side by side

Bateson 12LTBockmann TL-AL 2113/75
Gross weight1300kg750kg
Payload950kg588kg
Internal length1800mm / 5'11"-
Internal width1200mm / 3'11"-
Internal height1200mm / 3'11"-
Unladen weight350kg-
Internal bed-2100mm x 1300mm
Axles-1

Sources: Bateson 12LT, Bockmann TL-AL 2113/75. 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 rated 550kg heavier gross
  • you want one that carries 362kg more

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 TL-AL 2113/75 if...

A longer-bedded alternative to the TL-AL 1711/75 within the same 750kg unbraked-class weight, giving a bit more deck length for the same towing limit. It is aimed at private buyers who tow with a car licence.

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Full TL-AL 2113/75 specifications →

Common questions

What is the difference between the Bateson 12LT and the Bockmann TL-AL 2113/75?

The Bateson 12LT is rated 550kg heavier gross and carries 362kg 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 TL-AL 2113/75 is a small single-axle low-loader box trailer.

Which carries more, the Bateson 12LT or the Bockmann TL-AL 2113/75?

The Bateson 12LT, by 362kg.

Can I tow the Bateson 12LT or the Bockmann TL-AL 2113/75 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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