Head to head
Bateson 12LT vs Brian James T Transporter
The Brian James T Transporter is rated 2.2 tonnes heavier gross and carries 1,580kg more.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Gross weight: the Brian James T Transporter is rated 2.2 tonnes heavier gross.
- Payload: the Brian James T Transporter carries 1,580kg more.
Specifications side by side
| Bateson 12LT | Brian James T Transporter | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 1300kg | 3500kg |
| Payload | 950kg | 2530kg |
| Internal length | 1800mm / 5'11" | - |
| Internal width | 1200mm / 3'11" | - |
| Internal height | 1200mm / 3'11" | - |
| Unladen weight | 350kg | - |
| Internal bed | - | 5.0m x 2.1m |
| Axles | - | Twin (12in steel rims) |
Sources: Bateson 12LT, Brian James T Transporter. 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 T Transporter if...
- you want one that is rated 2.2 tonnes heavier gross
- you want one that carries 1,580kg more
A mid-range open transporter for dealers and recovery firms who want a manual tilt-bed rather than the hydraulic-tilt Race Transporter range at a lower cost. Its 5.0m x 2.1m bed suits most single road cars and small vans.
Listed by
- Fieldfare Trailer Centre - Salisbury
- Bicester Trailer Centre - Bicester
- Trek-Trailers Suffolk - Bury Saint Edmunds
- R M Trailer Centre - Middlesbrough, North Ormesby
- Trek-Trailers Three Counties - Hereford
- 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 T Transporter?
The Brian James T Transporter is rated 2.2 tonnes heavier gross and carries 1,580kg 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 T Transporter is a an open twin-axle car transporter with a manual hydraulic tilt-bed.
Which carries more, the Bateson 12LT or the Brian James T Transporter?
The Brian James T Transporter, by 1,580kg.
Can I tow the Bateson 12LT or the Brian James T Transporter 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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