Head to head
Bateson 12LT vs Ifor Williams DP120
The Ifor Williams DP120 is rated 2.2 tonnes heavier gross.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Gross weight: the Ifor Williams DP120 is rated 2.2 tonnes heavier gross.
Specifications side by side
| Bateson 12LT | Ifor Williams DP120 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 1300kg | 3500kg |
| Internal length | 1800mm / 5'11" | - |
| Internal width | 1200mm / 3'11" | - |
| Internal height | 1200mm / 3'11" | - |
| Unladen weight | 350kg | - |
| Payload | 950kg | - |
| Axles | - | Tri-axle |
| Brakes | - | Braked |
| Size | - | 14ft x 6ft |
Sources: Bateson 12LT, Ifor Williams DP120. 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 DP120 if...
- you want one that is rated 2.2 tonnes heavier gross
Ifor Williams DP120, carried by UK dealers and hire companies listed on GetBrent for sale. The big Ifor Williams livestock trailer. At 14ft on three axles it carries a full load of cattle or sheep, and it is bought by farms and contractors moving stock in numbers to market and between holdings.
Listed by
- Barnwell Trailers Ltd - Peterborough, Oundle, Barnwell
Common questions
What is the difference between the Bateson 12LT and the Ifor Williams DP120?
The Ifor Williams DP120 is rated 2.2 tonnes 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 DP120 is a livestock trailer, tri-axle, 14ft x 6ft.
Can I tow the Bateson 12LT or the Ifor Williams DP120 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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