Head to head
Bateson 12LT vs Ifor Williams LM85
The Ifor Williams LM85 carries 2,025kg more and is rated 2.2 tonnes heavier gross. The Bateson 12LT is 175kg lighter empty.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Payload: the Ifor Williams LM85 carries 2,025kg more.
- Gross weight: the Ifor Williams LM85 is rated 2.2 tonnes heavier gross.
- Unladen weight: the Ifor Williams LM85 weighs 175kg more empty.
Specifications side by side
| Bateson 12LT | Ifor Williams LM85 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 1300kg | 3500kg |
| Unladen weight | 350kg | 525kg |
| Payload | 950kg | 2975kg |
| Internal length | 1800mm / 5'11" | - |
| Internal width | 1200mm / 3'11" | - |
| Internal height | 1200mm / 3'11" | - |
| Internal bed | - | 2.44m x 1.52m |
Sources: Bateson 12LT, Ifor Williams LM85. 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 175kg 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 LM85 if...
- you want one that carries 2,025kg more
- you want one that is rated 2.2 tonnes heavier gross
A compact flatbed for smallholders and tradespeople who need to move heavy but not bulky loads, such as pallets of blocks, and want maximum payload from the smallest bed in the range.
Listed by
- Barnwell Trailers Ltd - Peterborough, Oundle, Barnwell
Common questions
What is the difference between the Bateson 12LT and the Ifor Williams LM85?
The Ifor Williams LM85 carries 2,025kg more and is rated 2.2 tonnes heavier gross. The Bateson 12LT is 175kg lighter empty. 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 LM85 is a the shortest flatbed trailer in the LM range.
Which is lighter, the Bateson 12LT or the Ifor Williams LM85?
The Bateson 12LT. It is 175kg lighter empty than the Ifor Williams LM85.
Which carries more, the Bateson 12LT or the Ifor Williams LM85?
The Ifor Williams LM85, by 2,025kg.
Can I tow the Bateson 12LT or the Ifor Williams LM85 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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