Head to head
Bateson 12LT vs Ifor Williams TA5
The Ifor Williams TA5 is rated 1.4 tonnes heavier gross and is 52cm (1.5ft) longer inside.
Last reviewed 2 November 2026
Key differences
- Gross weight: the Ifor Williams TA5 is rated 1.4 tonnes heavier gross.
- Internal length: the Ifor Williams TA5 is 52cm (1.5ft) longer inside.
- Internal width: the Ifor Williams TA5 is 33cm (1ft) wider inside.
Specifications side by side
| Bateson 12LT | Ifor Williams TA5 | |
|---|---|---|
| Internal length | 1800mm / 5'11" | 2.32m, 3.12m or 3.72m depending on model |
| Internal width | 1200mm / 3'11" | 1.53m |
| Gross weight | 1300kg | 2,700kg standard, 3,500kg on TA5HD variants |
| Unladen weight | 350kg | 610kg (8ft x 4ft) up to 1,030kg (TA5HD 12ft x 7ft) |
| Internal height | 1200mm / 3'11" | - |
| Payload | 950kg | - |
| Brakes | - | Braked |
Sources: Bateson 12LT, Ifor Williams TA5. 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 TA5 if...
- you want one that is rated 1.4 tonnes heavier gross
- you want one that is 52cm (1.5ft) longer inside
- you want one that is 33cm (1ft) wider inside
The standard British livestock trailer, and the one most smallholders and farmers picture when they say livestock trailer. Low loading height and flexible partitions matter more here than raw capacity, because the job is getting animals in and out calmly rather than maximising a payload.
Listed by
- Blains Trailers & Tyres - Hemel Hempstead, Great Gaddesden
- Corwen Trailer Centre - Corwen
- East Midlands Trailers - Leicester, Thrussington
- Barnwell Trailers Ltd - Peterborough, Oundle, Barnwell
Common questions
What is the difference between the Bateson 12LT and the Ifor Williams TA5?
The Ifor Williams TA5 is rated 1.4 tonnes heavier gross and is 52cm (1.5ft) 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 TA5 is a livestock trailer, twin axle.
Can I tow the Bateson 12LT or the Ifor Williams TA5 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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