Head to head
Bateson 12LT vs Erde 122
The Erde 122 is 285kg lighter empty. The Bateson 12LT is 85cm (3ft) taller inside and carries 613kg more.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Bateson 12LT weighs 285kg more empty.
- Internal height: the Bateson 12LT is 85cm (3ft) taller inside.
- Payload: the Bateson 12LT carries 613kg more.
- Internal length: the Bateson 12LT is 60cm (2ft) longer inside.
- Internal width: the Bateson 12LT is 28cm wider inside.
Specifications side by side
| Bateson 12LT | Erde 122 | |
|---|---|---|
| Internal length | 1800mm / 5'11" | 120cm |
| Internal width | 1200mm / 3'11" | 92cm |
| Internal height | 1200mm / 3'11" | 35cm |
| Unladen weight | 350kg | 65kg |
| Payload | 950kg | 337kg |
| Gross weight | 1300kg | - |
Sources: Bateson 12LT, Erde 122. 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 85cm (3ft) taller inside
- you want one that carries 613kg more
- you want one that is 60cm (2ft) longer inside
- you want one that is 28cm wider inside
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 122 if...
- you want one that is 285kg lighter empty
Erde's smallest general purpose trailer, bought by owners of small cars who want an occasional-use trailer for camping gear or light DIY loads.
Listed by
- Towy Trailer Centre - Llandeilo, Ffairfach
- Trailer Centre - Rowley Regis
Common questions
What is the difference between the Bateson 12LT and the Erde 122?
The Erde 122 is 285kg lighter empty. The Bateson 12LT is 85cm (3ft) taller inside and carries 613kg more. The Bateson 12LT is a the smallest trailer in Bateson's livestock range, a single-axle trailer for calves, sheep and pigs.; the Erde 122 is a a small unbraked single-axle camping and leisure trailer..
Which is lighter, the Bateson 12LT or the Erde 122?
The Erde 122. It is 285kg lighter empty than the Bateson 12LT.
Which carries more, the Bateson 12LT or the Erde 122?
The Bateson 12LT, by 613kg.
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