Head to head
Bateson 12LT vs Ifor Williams P5
The Bateson 12LT carries 591kg more and is rated 800kg heavier gross. The Ifor Williams P5 is 209kg lighter empty.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Payload: the Bateson 12LT carries 591kg more.
- Gross weight: the Bateson 12LT is rated 800kg heavier gross.
- Unladen weight: the Bateson 12LT weighs 209kg more empty.
Specifications side by side
| Bateson 12LT | Ifor Williams P5 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 1300kg | 500kg |
| Unladen weight | 350kg | 141kg |
| Payload | 950kg | 359kg |
| Internal length | 1800mm / 5'11" | - |
| Internal width | 1200mm / 3'11" | - |
| Internal height | 1200mm / 3'11" | - |
| Internal bed | - | 1.53m x 1.02m |
| Brakes | - | Unbraked |
Sources: Bateson 12LT, Ifor Williams P5. 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 carries 591kg more
- you want one that is rated 800kg heavier gross
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 P5 if...
- you want one that is 209kg lighter empty
A light general-purpose trailer for domestic buyers moving garden waste, small loads or a mower, chosen for its low unladen weight so it can be towed by almost any car.
Listed by
- Blains Trailers & Tyres - Hemel Hempstead, Great Gaddesden
Common questions
What is the difference between the Bateson 12LT and the Ifor Williams P5?
The Bateson 12LT carries 591kg more and is rated 800kg heavier gross. The Ifor Williams P5 is 209kg 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 P5 is a the smallest unbraked domestic trailer Ifor Williams makes.
Which is lighter, the Bateson 12LT or the Ifor Williams P5?
The Ifor Williams P5. It is 209kg lighter empty than the Bateson 12LT.
Which carries more, the Bateson 12LT or the Ifor Williams P5?
The Bateson 12LT, by 591kg.
Can I tow the Bateson 12LT or the Ifor Williams P5 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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