Head to head
Bateson 12LT vs Eco-Trailer Velocity iQ
The Bateson 12LT is 630kg lighter empty. The Eco-Trailer Velocity iQ is rated 1.7 tonnes heavier gross and carries 1,070kg more.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Eco-Trailer Velocity iQ weighs 630kg more empty.
- Gross weight: the Eco-Trailer Velocity iQ is rated 1.7 tonnes heavier gross.
- Payload: the Eco-Trailer Velocity iQ carries 1,070kg more.
Specifications side by side
| Bateson 12LT | Eco-Trailer Velocity iQ | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 1300kg | 3,000kg |
| Unladen weight | 350kg | 980kg |
| Payload | 950kg | 2,020kg |
| Internal length | 1800mm / 5'11" | - |
| Internal width | 1200mm / 3'11" | - |
| Internal height | 1200mm / 3'11" | - |
| Overall dimensions | - | 7.15m x 2.48m x 2.40m |
| Bed length | - | 4.88m |
Sources: Bateson 12LT, Eco-Trailer Velocity iQ. 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 630kg 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.
Listed by
- Liverseed Trailers - Preston, Lostock Hall, Penwortham
Buy or hire the Velocity iQ if...
- you want one that is rated 1.7 tonnes heavier gross
- you want one that carries 1,070kg more
An enclosed trailer that keeps a car dry and out of sight in transit, built on Eco-Trailer's own chassis. Motorsport teams and car traders hire it to move a vehicle without exposing it to weather or attention on the road.
Listed by
- OK Racing Trailer Hire - Hertfordshire
Common questions
What is the difference between the Bateson 12LT and the Eco-Trailer Velocity iQ?
The Bateson 12LT is 630kg lighter empty. The Eco-Trailer Velocity iQ is rated 1.7 tonnes heavier gross and carries 1,070kg more. The Bateson 12LT is a the smallest trailer in Bateson's livestock range, a single-axle trailer for calves, sheep and pigs.; the Eco-Trailer Velocity iQ is a enclosed car transporter trailer.
Which is lighter, the Bateson 12LT or the Eco-Trailer Velocity iQ?
The Bateson 12LT. It is 630kg lighter empty than the Eco-Trailer Velocity iQ.
Which carries more, the Bateson 12LT or the Eco-Trailer Velocity iQ?
The Eco-Trailer Velocity iQ, by 1,070kg.
Can I tow the Bateson 12LT or the Eco-Trailer Velocity iQ 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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