Head to head
Bateson 12LT vs Ifor Williams BV64e
The Bateson 12LT carries 650kg more and is rated 800kg heavier gross. The Ifor Williams BV64e is 150kg lighter empty.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Payload: the Bateson 12LT carries 650kg more.
- Gross weight: the Bateson 12LT is rated 800kg heavier gross.
- Unladen weight: the Bateson 12LT weighs 150kg more empty.
- Internal width: the Bateson 12LT is 5cm wider inside.
- Internal length: the Ifor Williams BV64e is 5cm longer inside.
Specifications side by side
| Bateson 12LT | Ifor Williams BV64e | |
|---|---|---|
| Internal length | 1800mm / 5'11" | 1.85m |
| Internal width | 1200mm / 3'11" | 1.15m |
| Gross weight | 1300kg | 500kg |
| Unladen weight | 350kg | 200kg |
| Payload | 950kg | 300kg |
| Internal height | 1200mm / 3'11" | - |
| Brakes | - | Unbraked |
Sources: Bateson 12LT, Ifor Williams BV64e. 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 carries 650kg more
- you want one that is rated 800kg heavier gross
- you want one that is 5cm wider inside
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 BV64e if...
- you want one that is 150kg lighter empty
- you want one that is 5cm longer inside
A light domestic trailer for anyone wanting to lock away and weatherproof small loads like garden tools, motorbikes or market stock, towable by almost any car since it needs no brakes or driving licence upgrade.
Listed by
- Cobham Trailer Hire - Cobham, East Horsley
Common questions
What is the difference between the Bateson 12LT and the Ifor Williams BV64e?
The Bateson 12LT carries 650kg more and is rated 800kg heavier gross. The Ifor Williams BV64e is 150kg 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 Ifor Williams BV64e is a a small unbraked enclosed box trailer.
Which is lighter, the Bateson 12LT or the Ifor Williams BV64e?
The Ifor Williams BV64e. It is 150kg lighter empty than the Bateson 12LT.
Which carries more, the Bateson 12LT or the Ifor Williams BV64e?
The Bateson 12LT, by 650kg.
Can I tow the Bateson 12LT or the Ifor Williams BV64e 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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