Model against model
Bateson 12LT vs Ifor Williams HB511
Two models people put on the same shortlist. Every figure below is sourced, and where one side has a specification the other does not publish, the row is left out rather than filled with a guess.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
| Bateson 12LT | Ifor Williams HB511 | |
|---|---|---|
| Internal length | 1800mm / 5'11" | 3.52m |
| Internal width | 1200mm / 3'11" | 1.79m |
| Gross weight | 1300kg | 2,700kg |
| Unladen weight | 350kg | 1,000kg |
Only specifications published for both models appear here. Full Bateson 12LT figures and full Ifor Williams HB511 figures.
Choose 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 specifications →Choose the HB511 if...
The wider step up from the HB506, for larger horses or owners who want more room in transit. The extra 12cm of internal width and 36cm of length cost 80kg unladen, which is worth checking against your tow vehicle before choosing it over the HB506.
Full specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Bateson 12LT and the Ifor Williams HB511?
Bateson 12LT: 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. Ifor Williams HB511: The wider step up from the HB506, for larger horses or owners who want more room in transit. The extra 12cm of internal width and 36cm of length cost 80kg unladen, which is worth checking against your tow vehicle before choosing it over the HB506.
Are these figures reliable?
Every figure on this page was read off a manufacturer or established dealer page and is linked to its source. Anything we could not verify is left out rather than estimated. Specifications change by model year and configuration, so confirm with the supplier before relying on them.
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