Head to head
Bateson 12LT vs Ifor Williams General Duty
The Ifor Williams General Duty is rated 100kg heavier gross and is 3cm wider inside.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Gross weight: the Ifor Williams General Duty is rated 100kg heavier gross.
- Internal width: the Ifor Williams General Duty is 3cm wider inside.
- Internal length: the Ifor Williams General Duty is 4cm longer inside.
Specifications side by side
| Bateson 12LT | Ifor Williams General Duty | |
|---|---|---|
| Internal length | 1800mm / 5'11" | 1.84m (6ft) to 3.71m (12ft 2in) |
| Internal width | 1200mm / 3'11" | 1.23m (4ft) to 1.71m (5ft 6in) |
| Gross weight | 1300kg | 1400kg to 2700kg depending on model |
| Internal height | 1200mm / 3'11" | - |
| Unladen weight | 350kg | - |
| Payload | 950kg | - |
| Axles | - | Single or twin axle |
Sources: Bateson 12LT, Ifor Williams General Duty. 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.
Listed by
- Liverseed Trailers - Preston, Lostock Hall, Penwortham
Buy or hire the General Duty if...
- you want one that is rated 100kg heavier gross
- you want one that is 3cm wider inside
- you want one that is 4cm longer inside
Ifor Williams's entry-level flatbed range, bought by householders, gardeners and small trades for tip runs, garden waste and general loads. It is the trailer most UK hire yards keep several of, since one size or another suits almost any small job.
Listed by
- John Page Trailers Ltd - Ashford, Biddenden
Common questions
What is the difference between the Bateson 12LT and the Ifor Williams General Duty?
The Ifor Williams General Duty is rated 100kg heavier gross and is 3cm wider inside. 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 General Duty is a small flatbed/general purpose trailer range.
Can I tow the Bateson 12LT or the Ifor Williams General Duty 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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