Head to head
Bateson 12LT vs Brian James Tipper
The Brian James Tipper carries 1,550kg more and is rated 1.4 tonnes heavier gross. The Bateson 12LT is 435kg lighter empty.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Payload: the Brian James Tipper carries 1,550kg more.
- Unladen weight: the Brian James Tipper weighs 435kg more empty.
- Gross weight: the Brian James Tipper is rated 1.4 tonnes heavier gross.
- Internal length: the Brian James Tipper is 1.3m (4.5ft) longer inside.
- Internal width: the Brian James Tipper is 40cm (1.5ft) wider inside.
Specifications side by side
| Bateson 12LT | Brian James Tipper | |
|---|---|---|
| Internal length | 1800mm / 5'11" | 3.1m to 4.0m |
| Internal width | 1200mm / 3'11" | 1.6m / 2.0m |
| Gross weight | 1300kg | 2700kg / 3500kg |
| Unladen weight | 350kg | from 785kg |
| Payload | 950kg | up to 2500kg |
| Internal height | 1200mm / 3'11" | - |
| Axles | - | Twin or Tri |
Sources: Bateson 12LT, Brian James Tipper. 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 435kg 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 Tipper if...
- you want one that carries 1,550kg more
- you want one that is rated 1.4 tonnes heavier gross
- you want one that is 1.3m (4.5ft) longer inside
- you want one that is 40cm (1.5ft) wider inside
Used by builders, landscapers and small hauliers who need to tip loose materials rather than lift them off by hand. The range of widths, lengths and axle counts lets a buyer match capacity to their tow vehicle's rating.
Listed by
- Formula Trailers,, Brian-James Trailers Main Dealer in the SW UK - Wellington, Poole
- Fieldfare Trailer Centre - Salisbury
Common questions
What is the difference between the Bateson 12LT and the Brian James Tipper?
The Brian James Tipper carries 1,550kg more and is rated 1.4 tonnes heavier gross. The Bateson 12LT is 435kg lighter empty. 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 Tipper is a a hydraulic tipping trailer for aggregate, waste and general building materials.
Which is lighter, the Bateson 12LT or the Brian James Tipper?
The Bateson 12LT. It is 435kg lighter empty than the Brian James Tipper.
Which carries more, the Bateson 12LT or the Brian James Tipper?
The Brian James Tipper, by 1,550kg.
Can I tow the Bateson 12LT or the Brian James Tipper 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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