Head to head
Bateson 12LT vs Graham Edwards GP85DB
The Graham Edwards GP85DB carries 1,225kg more and is rated 1.3 tonnes heavier gross. The Bateson 12LT is 75kg lighter empty.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Payload: the Graham Edwards GP85DB carries 1,225kg more.
- Gross weight: the Graham Edwards GP85DB is rated 1.3 tonnes heavier gross.
- Unladen weight: the Graham Edwards GP85DB weighs 75kg more empty.
Specifications side by side
| Bateson 12LT | Graham Edwards GP85DB | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 1300kg | 2600kg |
| Unladen weight | 350kg | 425kg |
| Payload | 950kg | 2175kg |
| Internal length | 1800mm / 5'11" | - |
| Internal width | 1200mm / 3'11" | - |
| Internal height | 1200mm / 3'11" | - |
| Internal bed | - | 8'2" x 5' |
| Axles | - | Tandem |
| Brakes | - | Braked |
Sources: Bateson 12LT, Graham Edwards GP85DB. 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 75kg 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.
Full 12LT specifications →Buy or hire the GP85DB if...
- you want one that carries 1,225kg more
- you want one that is rated 1.3 tonnes heavier gross
A farm and smallholder trailer for loose or bagged loads, bales or livestock kit, built to Graham Edwards' tandem-axle braked general-purpose spec rather than the lighter single-axle unbraked version.
Full GP85DB specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Bateson 12LT and the Graham Edwards GP85DB?
The Graham Edwards GP85DB carries 1,225kg more and is rated 1.3 tonnes heavier gross. The Bateson 12LT is 75kg 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 Graham Edwards GP85DB is a a tandem-axle braked general-purpose dropside trailer.
Which is lighter, the Bateson 12LT or the Graham Edwards GP85DB?
The Bateson 12LT. It is 75kg lighter empty than the Graham Edwards GP85DB.
Which carries more, the Bateson 12LT or the Graham Edwards GP85DB?
The Graham Edwards GP85DB, by 1,225kg.
Can I tow the Bateson 12LT or the Graham Edwards GP85DB 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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