Head to head
Bateson 12LT vs Erde 193
The Bateson 12LT is 80cm (2.5ft) taller inside and carries 360kg more. The Erde 193 is 190kg lighter empty.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Internal height: the Bateson 12LT is 80cm (2.5ft) taller inside.
- Unladen weight: the Bateson 12LT weighs 190kg more empty.
- Payload: the Bateson 12LT carries 360kg more.
- Internal width: the Bateson 12LT is 5cm wider inside.
- Internal length: the Erde 193 is 5cm longer inside.
Specifications side by side
| Bateson 12LT | Erde 193 | |
|---|---|---|
| Internal length | 1800mm / 5'11" | 185cm |
| Internal width | 1200mm / 3'11" | 115cm |
| Internal height | 1200mm / 3'11" | 40cm |
| Unladen weight | 350kg | 160kg |
| Payload | 950kg | 590kg |
| Gross weight | 1300kg | - |
Sources: Bateson 12LT, Erde 193. 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 80cm (2.5ft) taller inside
- you want one that carries 360kg more
- you want one that is 5cm 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 193 if...
- you want one that is 190kg lighter empty
- you want one that is 5cm longer inside
One of Erde's most popular sizes, used by campers and tradespeople who want a well-known, widely-serviced trailer with a decent load bed.
Listed by
- Towy Trailer Centre - Llandeilo, Ffairfach
- Trailer Centre - Rowley Regis
Common questions
What is the difference between the Bateson 12LT and the Erde 193?
The Bateson 12LT is 80cm (2.5ft) taller inside and carries 360kg more. The Erde 193 is 190kg 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 Erde 193 is a an unbraked single-axle camping and leisure trailer..
Which is lighter, the Bateson 12LT or the Erde 193?
The Erde 193. It is 190kg lighter empty than the Bateson 12LT.
Which carries more, the Bateson 12LT or the Erde 193?
The Bateson 12LT, by 360kg.
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