Head to head
Bateson 12LT vs Brian James A-Max 305
The Brian James A-Max 305 carries 1,085kg more and is rated 1.3 tonnes heavier gross.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Payload: the Brian James A-Max 305 carries 1,085kg more.
- Gross weight: the Brian James A-Max 305 is rated 1.3 tonnes heavier gross.
Specifications side by side
| Bateson 12LT | Brian James A-Max 305 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 1300kg | 2600kg |
| Payload | 950kg | 2035kg |
| Internal length | 1800mm / 5'11" | - |
| Internal width | 1200mm / 3'11" | - |
| Internal height | 1200mm / 3'11" | - |
| Unladen weight | 350kg | - |
| Internal bed | - | 4.3m x 1.96m |
Sources: Bateson 12LT, Brian James A-Max 305. 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 A-Max 305 if...
- you want one that carries 1,085kg more
- you want one that is rated 1.3 tonnes heavier gross
Suits owners of larger saloons or estate cars who have outgrown the shorter A-Max 210 but do not need a full car-transporter range trailer. The extra bed length and payload give more margin for a heavier road car.
Full A-Max 305 specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Bateson 12LT and the Brian James A-Max 305?
The Brian James A-Max 305 carries 1,085kg more and is rated 1.3 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 Brian James A-Max 305 is a a longer, higher-capacity version of the A-Max flatbed car trailer.
Which carries more, the Bateson 12LT or the Brian James A-Max 305?
The Brian James A-Max 305, by 1,085kg.
Can I tow the Bateson 12LT or the Brian James A-Max 305 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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