Head to head
Bateson 12LT vs Erde PM320
The Erde PM320 is 290kg lighter empty. The Bateson 12LT is rated 1 tonnes heavier gross and carries 714kg more.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Bateson 12LT weighs 290kg more empty.
- Gross weight: the Bateson 12LT is rated 1 tonnes heavier gross.
- Payload: the Bateson 12LT carries 714kg more.
Specifications side by side
| Bateson 12LT | Erde PM320 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 1300kg | 300kg |
| Unladen weight | 350kg | 60kg |
| Payload | 950kg | 236kg |
| Internal length | 1800mm / 5'11" | - |
| Internal width | 1200mm / 3'11" | - |
| Internal height | 1200mm / 3'11" | - |
| Internal bed | - | 200 x 112cm |
Sources: Bateson 12LT, Erde PM320. 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 rated 1 tonnes heavier gross
- you want one that carries 714kg 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 PM320 if...
- you want one that is 290kg lighter empty
Near-identical to the PM310, rated for slightly heavier motorcycles up to 236kg. The two are the same trailer to look at, so the number to check before buying is the wet weight of the bike you intend to carry.
Listed by
- 1Stop Trailers Ltd - Sudbury, Little Waldingfield
- Trailer Centre - Rowley Regis
Common questions
What is the difference between the Bateson 12LT and the Erde PM320?
The Erde PM320 is 290kg lighter empty. The Bateson 12LT is rated 1 tonnes heavier gross and carries 714kg 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 PM320 is a a small unbraked single-axle trailer for carrying one motorcycle..
Which is lighter, the Bateson 12LT or the Erde PM320?
The Erde PM320. It is 290kg lighter empty than the Bateson 12LT.
Which carries more, the Bateson 12LT or the Erde PM320?
The Bateson 12LT, by 714kg.
Can I tow the Bateson 12LT or the Erde PM320 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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