Head to head
Bateson 12LT vs Brian James Race Transporter 5
The Bateson 12LT is 850kg lighter empty. The Brian James Race Transporter 5 is rated 2.2 tonnes heavier gross and carries 1,350kg more.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Brian James Race Transporter 5 weighs 850kg more empty.
- Gross weight: the Brian James Race Transporter 5 is rated 2.2 tonnes heavier gross.
- Payload: the Brian James Race Transporter 5 carries 1,350kg more.
- Internal width: the Brian James Race Transporter 5 is 92cm (3ft) wider inside.
Specifications side by side
| Bateson 12LT | Brian James Race Transporter 5 | |
|---|---|---|
| Internal width | 1200mm / 3'11" | 2.12m |
| Gross weight | 1300kg | 3500kg |
| Unladen weight | 350kg | from 1200kg |
| Payload | 950kg | up to 2300kg |
| 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 5. 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 850kg 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 5 if...
- you want one that is rated 2.2 tonnes heavier gross
- you want one that carries 1,350kg more
- you want one that is 92cm (3ft) wider inside
Used by race teams and professional recovery operators moving cars that need slightly more bed length or restraint options than the Race Transporter 4 offers. It remains a twin-axle single-car trailer rather than a multi-car hauler.
Listed by
- Bicester Trailer Centre - Bicester
Common questions
What is the difference between the Bateson 12LT and the Brian James Race Transporter 5?
The Bateson 12LT is 850kg lighter empty. The Brian James Race Transporter 5 is rated 2.2 tonnes heavier gross and carries 1,350kg 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 5 is a an open twin-axle hydraulic tilt-bed car transporter, longer than the Race Transporter 4.
Which is lighter, the Bateson 12LT or the Brian James Race Transporter 5?
The Bateson 12LT. It is 850kg lighter empty than the Brian James Race Transporter 5.
Which carries more, the Bateson 12LT or the Brian James Race Transporter 5?
The Brian James Race Transporter 5, by 1,350kg.
Can I tow the Bateson 12LT or the Brian James Race Transporter 5 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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