Head to head
Bateson 12LT vs Ifor Williams Eventa L
The Bateson 12LT is 1,602kg lighter empty. The Ifor Williams Eventa L is 3.42m (11ft) longer inside and is rated 2.2 tonnes heavier gross.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Ifor Williams Eventa L weighs 1,602kg more empty.
- Internal length: the Ifor Williams Eventa L is 3.42m (11ft) longer inside.
- Gross weight: the Ifor Williams Eventa L is rated 2.2 tonnes heavier gross.
- Internal width: the Ifor Williams Eventa L is 1.01m (3.5ft) wider inside.
- Payload: the Ifor Williams Eventa L carries 598kg more.
Specifications side by side
| Bateson 12LT | Ifor Williams Eventa L | |
|---|---|---|
| Internal length | 1800mm / 5'11" | 5.22m |
| Internal width | 1200mm / 3'11" | 2.21m |
| Gross weight | 1300kg | 3500kg |
| Unladen weight | 350kg | 1952kg |
| Payload | 950kg | 1548kg |
| Internal height | 1200mm / 3'11" | - |
Sources: Bateson 12LT, Ifor Williams Eventa L. 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 1,602kg 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 Eventa L if...
- you want one that is 3.42m (11ft) longer inside
- you want one that is rated 2.2 tonnes heavier gross
- you want one that is 1.01m (3.5ft) wider inside
- you want one that carries 598kg more
For owners who compete away from home and want to sleep or change in the trailer rather than tow a separate caravan, combining a two-horse area with a fitted living/changing section. It sits at the entry point of Ifor Williams' living-away range, below the larger Eventa M.
Listed by
- Barnwell Trailers Ltd - Peterborough, Oundle, Barnwell
Common questions
What is the difference between the Bateson 12LT and the Ifor Williams Eventa L?
The Bateson 12LT is 1,602kg lighter empty. The Ifor Williams Eventa L is 3.42m (11ft) longer inside and 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 Eventa L is a a two-horse living-away horsebox trailer.
Which is lighter, the Bateson 12LT or the Ifor Williams Eventa L?
The Bateson 12LT. It is 1,602kg lighter empty than the Ifor Williams Eventa L.
Which carries more, the Bateson 12LT or the Ifor Williams Eventa L?
The Ifor Williams Eventa L, by 598kg.
Can I tow the Bateson 12LT or the Ifor Williams Eventa L 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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