Head to head
Bateson 12LT vs Humbaur HTK
The Humbaur HTK is rated 2.2 tonnes heavier gross and carries 1.6 tonnes more.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Gross weight: the Humbaur HTK is rated 2.2 tonnes heavier gross.
- Payload: the Humbaur HTK carries 1.6 tonnes more.
Specifications side by side
| Bateson 12LT | Humbaur HTK | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 1300kg | 3500kg |
| Payload | 950kg | 2550kg |
| Internal length | 1800mm / 5'11" | - |
| Internal width | 1200mm / 3'11" | - |
| Internal height | 1200mm / 3'11" | - |
| Unladen weight | 350kg | - |
| Internal bed | - | 3.14m x 1.75m |
| Axles | - | Twin |
| Brakes | - | Braked |
Sources: Bateson 12LT, Humbaur HTK. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the 12LT if...
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 HTK if...
- you want one that is rated 2.2 tonnes heavier gross
- you want one that carries 1.6 tonnes more
A heavy-duty three-way tipper for builders' merchants and groundworkers who need to tip to either side as well as the rear. The wide model line (2000kg to 3500kg gross) lets buyers pick a size without moving to a different range.
Listed by
- Trek-Trailers Lincolnshire - Doncaster, Belton
- Trek-Trailers Suffolk - Bury Saint Edmunds
- Trek-Trailers Three Counties - Hereford
Common questions
What is the difference between the Bateson 12LT and the Humbaur HTK?
The Humbaur HTK is rated 2.2 tonnes heavier gross and carries 1.6 tonnes more. The Bateson 12LT is a the smallest trailer in Bateson's livestock range, a single-axle trailer for calves, sheep and pigs.; the Humbaur HTK is a a tandem-axle three-way tipping trailer for construction and agricultural use.
Which carries more, the Bateson 12LT or the Humbaur HTK?
The Humbaur HTK, by 1.6 tonnes.
Can I tow the Bateson 12LT or the Humbaur HTK 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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