Head to head
Bateson 12LT vs Bockmann TL-ALK 2513/135
The Bockmann TL-ALK 2513/135 carries 156kg more and is rated 50kg heavier gross.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026

Key differences
- Payload: the Bockmann TL-ALK 2513/135 carries 156kg more.
- Gross weight: the Bockmann TL-ALK 2513/135 is rated 50kg heavier gross.
Specifications side by side
| Bateson 12LT | Bockmann TL-ALK 2513/135 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 1300kg | 1350kg |
| Payload | 950kg | 1106kg |
| Internal length | 1800mm / 5'11" | - |
| Internal width | 1200mm / 3'11" | - |
| Internal height | 1200mm / 3'11" | - |
| Unladen weight | 350kg | - |
| Internal bed | - | 2515mm x 1300mm |
| Axles | - | 1 |
| Brakes | - | Braked (overrun) |
Sources: Bateson 12LT, Bockmann TL-ALK 2513/135. 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-ALK 2513/135 if...
- you want one that carries 156kg more
- you want one that is rated 50kg heavier gross
A single-axle box trailer that also tips, giving private and trade users a lightweight option for both general loads and loose materials. It fits within a car's braked towing limit for many vehicles.
Listed by
- Böckmann UK Trailers & Horseboxes - Cinderford, Littledean
Common questions
What is the difference between the Bateson 12LT and the Bockmann TL-ALK 2513/135?
The Bockmann TL-ALK 2513/135 carries 156kg more and is rated 50kg 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-ALK 2513/135 is a small tipping low-loader box trailer.
Which carries more, the Bateson 12LT or the Bockmann TL-ALK 2513/135?
The Bockmann TL-ALK 2513/135, by 156kg.
Can I tow the Bateson 12LT or the Bockmann TL-ALK 2513/135 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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