Head to head
Bateson 12LT vs Brian James Race Transporter 7
The Brian James Race Transporter 7 is rated 2.2 tonnes heavier gross and is 90cm (3ft) wider inside.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Gross weight: the Brian James Race Transporter 7 is rated 2.2 tonnes heavier gross.
- Internal width: the Brian James Race Transporter 7 is 90cm (3ft) wider inside.
Specifications side by side
| Bateson 12LT | Brian James Race Transporter 7 | |
|---|---|---|
| Internal width | 1200mm / 3'11" | 2.1m / 2.3m |
| Gross weight | 1300kg | 3500kg |
| Payload | 950kg | up to 2235kg |
| Internal length | 1800mm / 5'11" | - |
| Internal height | 1200mm / 3'11" | - |
| Unladen weight | 350kg | - |
| Internal bed | - | 5.5m / 6.0m long |
| Axles | - | Twin or Tri |
Sources: Bateson 12LT, Brian James Race Transporter 7. 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 Race Transporter 7 if...
- you want one that is rated 2.2 tonnes heavier gross
- you want one that is 90cm (3ft) wider inside
Sits at the top of the Race Transporter range for teams hauling larger or wider vehicles where the Race Transporter 6 is still not wide enough. The twin/tri-axle choice lets buyers trade a little unladen weight against stability at the widest bed option.
Listed by
- Formula Trailers,, Brian-James Trailers Main Dealer in the SW UK - Wellington, Poole
Common questions
What is the difference between the Bateson 12LT and the Brian James Race Transporter 7?
The Brian James Race Transporter 7 is rated 2.2 tonnes heavier gross and is 90cm (3ft) wider inside. 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 7 is a the largest Race Transporter, offered in twin or tri-axle form for heavier vehicles.
Can I tow the Bateson 12LT or the Brian James Race Transporter 7 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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