Head to head
Bateson 12LT vs Ifor Williams Q Range
The Bateson 12LT is rated 300kg heavier gross. The Ifor Williams Q Range is 50kg lighter empty and is 15cm longer inside.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Gross weight: the Bateson 12LT is rated 300kg heavier gross.
- Unladen weight: the Bateson 12LT weighs 50kg more empty.
- Internal length: the Ifor Williams Q Range is 15cm longer inside.
- Internal width: the Ifor Williams Q Range is 2cm wider inside.
Specifications side by side
| Bateson 12LT | Ifor Williams Q Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Internal length | 1800mm / 5'11" | 1.95m (Q6b) |
| Internal width | 1200mm / 3'11" | 1.22m (Q6b) |
| Gross weight | 1300kg | 1000kg (braked Q) |
| Unladen weight | 350kg | 300kg (Q6b) |
| Internal height | 1200mm / 3'11" | - |
| Payload | 950kg | - |
Sources: Bateson 12LT, Ifor Williams Q Range. 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 rated 300kg 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.
Listed by
- Liverseed Trailers - Preston, Lostock Hall, Penwortham
Buy or hire the Q Range if...
- you want one that is 50kg lighter empty
- you want one that is 15cm longer inside
- you want one that is 2cm wider inside
A compact trailer aimed at farm and domestic users who need something smaller and lighter than the General Duty range for routine loads around a smallholding or garden.
Listed by
- John Page Trailers Ltd - Ashford, Biddenden
Common questions
What is the difference between the Bateson 12LT and the Ifor Williams Q Range?
The Bateson 12LT is rated 300kg heavier gross. The Ifor Williams Q Range is 50kg lighter empty and is 15cm 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 Q Range is a compact general-purpose trailer for agricultural and domestic use, in braked (Q) and unbraked (Unbraked Q) versions.
Which is lighter, the Bateson 12LT or the Ifor Williams Q Range?
The Ifor Williams Q Range. It is 50kg lighter empty than the Bateson 12LT.
Can I tow the Bateson 12LT or the Ifor Williams Q Range 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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