Head to head
Bateson 12LT vs Ifor Williams Business Inabox
The Bateson 12LT is 1,550kg lighter empty. The Ifor Williams Business Inabox is rated 2.2 tonnes heavier gross and is 2.65m (8.5ft) longer inside.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Ifor Williams Business Inabox weighs 1,550kg more empty.
- Gross weight: the Ifor Williams Business Inabox is rated 2.2 tonnes heavier gross.
- Internal length: the Ifor Williams Business Inabox is 2.65m (8.5ft) longer inside.
- Internal width: the Ifor Williams Business Inabox is 98cm (3ft) wider inside.
Specifications side by side
| Bateson 12LT | Ifor Williams Business Inabox | |
|---|---|---|
| Internal length | 1800mm / 5'11" | 4.45m (Workshop M) |
| Internal width | 1200mm / 3'11" | 2.18m |
| Gross weight | 1300kg | 3500kg |
| Unladen weight | 350kg | 1900kg (Workshop M) |
| Internal height | 1200mm / 3'11" | - |
| Payload | 950kg | - |
| Overall length | - | 5.96m (Workshop M) |
Sources: Bateson 12LT, Ifor Williams Business Inabox. 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 1,550kg 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 Business Inabox if...
- you want one that is rated 2.2 tonnes heavier gross
- you want one that is 2.65m (8.5ft) longer inside
- you want one that is 98cm (3ft) wider inside
A trailer shell fitted out as a mobile workshop, shop or catering unit rather than a load carrier. Tradespeople and mobile caterers buy it to take a fitted-out workspace to a site rather than build one into a van.
Listed by
- Norfolk Trailers - Norwich
Common questions
What is the difference between the Bateson 12LT and the Ifor Williams Business Inabox?
The Bateson 12LT is 1,550kg lighter empty. The Ifor Williams Business Inabox is rated 2.2 tonnes heavier gross and is 2.65m (8.5ft) 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 Ifor Williams Business Inabox is a trailer-based mobile workshop, boxvan or catering/retail unit.
Which is lighter, the Bateson 12LT or the Ifor Williams Business Inabox?
The Bateson 12LT. It is 1,550kg lighter empty than the Ifor Williams Business Inabox.
Can I tow the Bateson 12LT or the Ifor Williams Business Inabox 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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