Head to head
Bateson 12LT vs Ifor Williams GH1054BT
The Ifor Williams GH1054BT carries 1,612kg more and is 1.24m (4ft) longer inside.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Payload: the Ifor Williams GH1054BT carries 1,612kg more.
- Internal length: the Ifor Williams GH1054BT is 1.24m (4ft) longer inside.
- Internal width: the Ifor Williams GH1054BT is 42cm (1.5ft) wider inside.
Specifications side by side
| Bateson 12LT | Ifor Williams GH1054BT | |
|---|---|---|
| Internal length | 1800mm / 5'11" | 3.04m (9' 11") |
| Internal width | 1200mm / 3'11" | 1.62m (5' 4") |
| Payload | 950kg | 2562kg (trailer fitted with adjustable shoes, side guides, blade stop and excavator arm holder) |
| Internal height | 1200mm / 3'11" | - |
| Gross weight | 1300kg | - |
| Unladen weight | 350kg | - |
| Gross vehicle weight | - | 3500kg (3.5 Ton) |
Sources: Bateson 12LT, Ifor Williams GH1054BT. 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 GH1054BT if...
- you want one that carries 1,612kg more
- you want one that is 1.24m (4ft) longer inside
- you want one that is 42cm (1.5ft) wider inside
Ifor Williams GH1054BT, carried by UK dealers and hire companies listed on GetBrent for sale. Plant trailers are the working end of groundworks: contractors and hire firms use them to move mini diggers, dumpers and rollers between sites.
Listed by
- Blains Trailers & Tyres - Hemel Hempstead, Great Gaddesden
Common questions
What is the difference between the Bateson 12LT and the Ifor Williams GH1054BT?
The Ifor Williams GH1054BT carries 1,612kg more and is 1.24m (4ft) longer 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 GH1054BT is a plant trailer.
Which carries more, the Bateson 12LT or the Ifor Williams GH1054BT?
The Ifor Williams GH1054BT, by 1,612kg.
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