Head to head
Bateson 12LT vs Ifor Williams CT136
The Bateson 12LT is 50kg lighter empty. The Ifor Williams CT136 is rated 100kg heavier gross.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Ifor Williams CT136 weighs 50kg more empty.
- Gross weight: the Ifor Williams CT136 is rated 100kg heavier gross.
Specifications side by side
| Bateson 12LT | Ifor Williams CT136 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 1300kg | 1,400kg single axle / 2,000kg twin axle / 2,600kg CT136HD |
| Unladen weight | 350kg | 400kg single axle / 495kg twin axle |
| Internal length | 1800mm / 5'11" | - |
| Internal width | 1200mm / 3'11" | - |
| Internal height | 1200mm / 3'11" | - |
| Payload | 950kg | - |
| Bed | - | 4.00m x 1.84m |
Sources: Bateson 12LT, Ifor Williams CT136. 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 50kg 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 CT136 if...
- you want one that is rated 100kg heavier gross
The accessible end of car transport, for towing a road car, a track-day car or a small classic. Motorsport and classic-car owners tend toward the twin-axle and HD versions for the higher gross weight and the tie-down provision.
Full CT136 specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Bateson 12LT and the Ifor Williams CT136?
The Bateson 12LT is 50kg lighter empty. The Ifor Williams CT136 is rated 100kg heavier gross. 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 CT136 is a flatbed car transporter, single or twin axle.
Which is lighter, the Bateson 12LT or the Ifor Williams CT136?
The Bateson 12LT. It is 50kg lighter empty than the Ifor Williams CT136.
Can I tow the Bateson 12LT or the Ifor Williams CT136 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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