Head to head
Bateson 12LT vs Erde 213
The Bateson 12LT is 80cm (2.5ft) taller inside and carries 390kg more. The Erde 213 is 160kg lighter empty and is 25cm longer inside.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Internal height: the Bateson 12LT is 80cm (2.5ft) taller inside.
- Unladen weight: the Bateson 12LT weighs 160kg more empty.
- Payload: the Bateson 12LT carries 390kg more.
- Internal length: the Erde 213 is 25cm longer inside.
- Internal width: the Erde 213 is 9cm wider inside.
Specifications side by side
| Bateson 12LT | Erde 213 | |
|---|---|---|
| Internal length | 1800mm / 5'11" | 205cm |
| Internal width | 1200mm / 3'11" | 129cm |
| Internal height | 1200mm / 3'11" | 40cm |
| Unladen weight | 350kg | 190kg |
| Payload | 950kg | 560kg |
| Gross weight | 1300kg | - |
Sources: Bateson 12LT, Erde 213. 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 390kg more
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 213 if...
- you want one that is 160kg lighter empty
- you want one that is 25cm longer inside
- you want one that is 9cm wider inside
The largest of Erde's compact leisure trailers here, suited to buyers who need the extra bed length for bulkier loads. At 205cm the bed is long enough for fence panels and flat-pack furniture, and the 560kg payload covers a full load of soil or rubble within the unbraked limit.
Listed by
- Saxons Trailers - Westerham, Biggin Hill
Common questions
What is the difference between the Bateson 12LT and the Erde 213?
The Bateson 12LT is 80cm (2.5ft) taller inside and carries 390kg more. The Erde 213 is 160kg lighter empty and is 25cm longer inside. The Bateson 12LT is a the smallest trailer in Bateson's livestock range, a single-axle trailer for calves, sheep and pigs.; the Erde 213 is a an unbraked single-axle camping and leisure trailer..
Which is lighter, the Bateson 12LT or the Erde 213?
The Erde 213. It is 160kg lighter empty than the Bateson 12LT.
Which carries more, the Bateson 12LT or the Erde 213?
The Bateson 12LT, by 390kg.
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