Head to head
Bateson 12LT vs Brian James Race Transporter 4
The Bateson 12LT is 830kg lighter empty. The Brian James Race Transporter 4 is rated 2.2 tonnes heavier gross and carries 1,370kg more.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Brian James Race Transporter 4 weighs 830kg more empty.
- Gross weight: the Brian James Race Transporter 4 is rated 2.2 tonnes heavier gross.
- Payload: the Brian James Race Transporter 4 carries 1,370kg more.
- Internal width: the Brian James Race Transporter 4 is 92cm (3ft) wider inside.
Specifications side by side
| Bateson 12LT | Brian James Race Transporter 4 | |
|---|---|---|
| Internal width | 1200mm / 3'11" | 2.12m |
| Gross weight | 1300kg | 3500kg |
| Unladen weight | 350kg | from 1180kg |
| Payload | 950kg | up to 2320kg |
| Internal length | 1800mm / 5'11" | - |
| Internal height | 1200mm / 3'11" | - |
| Internal bed | - | 5.0m / 5.5m long |
| Axles | - | Twin |
Sources: Bateson 12LT, Brian James Race Transporter 4. 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 830kg lighter empty
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 Race Transporter 4 if...
- you want one that is rated 2.2 tonnes heavier gross
- you want one that carries 1,370kg more
- you want one that is 92cm (3ft) wider inside
Aimed at motorsport teams and vehicle recovery operators who need a hydraulic tilt-bed for easy low loading of a single car. It is the entry point into the numbered Race Transporter range, below the 5, 6 and 7.
Listed by
- Trek-Trailers Lincolnshire - Doncaster, Belton
- Bicester Trailer Centre - Bicester
- Trek-Trailers Suffolk - Bury Saint Edmunds
- Trek-Trailers Three Counties - Hereford
Common questions
What is the difference between the Bateson 12LT and the Brian James Race Transporter 4?
The Bateson 12LT is 830kg lighter empty. The Brian James Race Transporter 4 is rated 2.2 tonnes heavier gross and carries 1,370kg more. 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 Race Transporter 4 is a an open twin-axle hydraulic tilt-bed car transporter.
Which is lighter, the Bateson 12LT or the Brian James Race Transporter 4?
The Bateson 12LT. It is 830kg lighter empty than the Brian James Race Transporter 4.
Which carries more, the Bateson 12LT or the Brian James Race Transporter 4?
The Brian James Race Transporter 4, by 1,370kg.
Can I tow the Bateson 12LT or the Brian James Race Transporter 4 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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