Head to head
Bateson 12LT vs Ifor Williams BV126
The Bateson 12LT is 630kg lighter empty. The Ifor Williams BV126 is rated 2.2 tonnes heavier gross and carries 1,570kg more.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Ifor Williams BV126 weighs 630kg more empty.
- Gross weight: the Ifor Williams BV126 is rated 2.2 tonnes heavier gross.
- Payload: the Ifor Williams BV126 carries 1,570kg more.
- Internal length: the Ifor Williams BV126 is 1.8m (6ft) longer inside.
- Internal width: the Ifor Williams BV126 is 53cm (1.5ft) wider inside.
Specifications side by side
| Bateson 12LT | Ifor Williams BV126 | |
|---|---|---|
| Internal length | 1800mm / 5'11" | 3.60m |
| Internal width | 1200mm / 3'11" | 1.73m |
| Gross weight | 1300kg | 3500kg |
| Unladen weight | 350kg | 980kg |
| Payload | 950kg | 2520kg |
| Internal height | 1200mm / 3'11" | - |
| Axles | - | Twin (dual) |
Sources: Bateson 12LT, Ifor Williams BV126. 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.
Full 12LT specifications →Buy or hire the BV126 if...
- you want one that is rated 2.2 tonnes heavier gross
- you want one that carries 1,570kg more
- you want one that is 1.8m (6ft) longer inside
- you want one that is 53cm (1.5ft) wider inside
Aimed at businesses moving bulkier equipment or several machines that need to travel enclosed and secure, where the BV105 is too narrow or too light. Its 3500kg rating means a car-derived van or 4x4 with a suitable tow rating can still pull it.
Listed by
- Blains Trailers & Tyres - Hemel Hempstead, Great Gaddesden
Common questions
What is the difference between the Bateson 12LT and the Ifor Williams BV126?
The Bateson 12LT is 630kg lighter empty. The Ifor Williams BV126 is rated 2.2 tonnes heavier gross and carries 1,570kg more. 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 BV126 is a a wider, higher-capacity enclosed box van trailer.
Which is lighter, the Bateson 12LT or the Ifor Williams BV126?
The Bateson 12LT. It is 630kg lighter empty than the Ifor Williams BV126.
Which carries more, the Bateson 12LT or the Ifor Williams BV126?
The Ifor Williams BV126, by 1,570kg.
Can I tow the Bateson 12LT or the Ifor Williams BV126 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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