Head to head
Bateson 12LT vs Fautras Oblic+2
The Bateson 12LT is 630kg lighter empty.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Fautras Oblic+2 weighs 630kg more empty.
Specifications side by side
| Bateson 12LT | Fautras Oblic+2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 1300kg | 2,000-3,000kg (chassis dependent) |
| Unladen weight | 350kg | 980kg |
| Internal length | 1800mm / 5'11" | - |
| Internal width | 1200mm / 3'11" | - |
| Internal height | 1200mm / 3'11" | - |
| Payload | 950kg | - |
| Interior length | - | 3.45m |
| Interior width | - | 1.80m |
Sources: Bateson 12LT, Fautras Oblic+2. 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 Oblic+2 if...
A two-horse trailer that loads horses at a diagonal rather than straight ahead, giving nervous travellers more room to brace. It is hired by owners moving horses that struggle in conventional straight-loading boxes; UK ads sometimes list it under Cheval Liberte, the dealer that distributes it, rather than its actual French maker Fautras.
Full Oblic+2 specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Bateson 12LT and the Fautras Oblic+2?
The Bateson 12LT is 630kg 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 Fautras Oblic+2 is a diagonal-loading two-horse trailer.
Which is lighter, the Bateson 12LT or the Fautras Oblic+2?
The Bateson 12LT. It is 630kg lighter empty than the Fautras Oblic+2.
Can I tow the Bateson 12LT or the Fautras Oblic+2 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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