Head to head
Bateson 12LT vs Ifor Williams GH
The Ifor Williams GH is rated 2.2 tonnes heavier gross.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Gross weight: the Ifor Williams GH is rated 2.2 tonnes heavier gross.
Specifications side by side
| Bateson 12LT | Ifor Williams GH | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | - | Twin |
| Brakes | - | Braked |
| Size | - | 12ft x 6ft |
Sources: Bateson 12LT, Ifor Williams GH. 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 GH if...
- you want one that is rated 2.2 tonnes heavier gross
Ifor Williams GH, carried by UK dealers and hire companies listed on GetBrent for hire. Plant trailers are the working end of groundworks: contractors and hire firms use them to move mini diggers, dumpers and rollers between sites.
Full GH specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Bateson 12LT and the Ifor Williams GH?
The Ifor Williams GH 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 GH is a plant trailer range.
Can I tow the Bateson 12LT or the Ifor Williams GH 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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