Head to head
Bateson 12LT vs Bockmann TL-AL 2515/15
The Bockmann TL-AL 2515/15 carries 255kg more and is rated 200kg heavier gross.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Payload: the Bockmann TL-AL 2515/15 carries 255kg more.
- Gross weight: the Bockmann TL-AL 2515/15 is rated 200kg heavier gross.
Specifications side by side
| Bateson 12LT | Bockmann TL-AL 2515/15 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 1300kg | 1500kg |
| Payload | 950kg | 1205kg |
| Internal length | 1800mm / 5'11" | - |
| Internal width | 1200mm / 3'11" | - |
| Internal height | 1200mm / 3'11" | - |
| Unladen weight | 350kg | - |
| Internal bed | - | 2515mm x 1500mm |
| Axles | - | 1 |
| Brakes | - | Braked (overrun) |
Sources: Bateson 12LT, Bockmann TL-AL 2515/15. 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 TL-AL 2515/15 if...
- you want one that carries 255kg more
- you want one that is rated 200kg heavier gross
A mid-weight single-axle trailer in the TL-AL family, wider than the smallest models for bulkier loads while staying within a 1.5 tonne gross weight. It suits tradespeople and private users who outgrew a 750kg trailer.
Listed by
- Böckmann UK Trailers & Horseboxes - Cinderford, Littledean
Common questions
What is the difference between the Bateson 12LT and the Bockmann TL-AL 2515/15?
The Bockmann TL-AL 2515/15 carries 255kg more and is rated 200kg 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 Bockmann TL-AL 2515/15 is a single-axle low-loader box trailer.
Which carries more, the Bateson 12LT or the Bockmann TL-AL 2515/15?
The Bockmann TL-AL 2515/15, by 255kg.
Can I tow the Bateson 12LT or the Bockmann TL-AL 2515/15 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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