Head to head
Bateson 12LT vs Indespension Alumax 10' x 5'7" Plant Trailer
The Indespension Alumax 10' x 5'7" Plant Trailer carries 1,960kg more and is rated 2.2 tonnes heavier gross. The Bateson 12LT is 240kg lighter empty.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Payload: the Indespension Alumax 10' x 5'7" Plant Trailer carries 1,960kg more.
- Gross weight: the Indespension Alumax 10' x 5'7" Plant Trailer is rated 2.2 tonnes heavier gross.
- Unladen weight: the Indespension Alumax 10' x 5'7" Plant Trailer weighs 240kg more empty.
Specifications side by side
| Bateson 12LT | Indespension Alumax 10' x 5'7" Plant Trailer | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 1300kg | 3500kg |
| Unladen weight | 350kg | 590kg |
| Payload | 950kg | 2910kg |
| Internal length | 1800mm / 5'11" | - |
| Internal width | 1200mm / 3'11" | - |
| Internal height | 1200mm / 3'11" | - |
| Internal size | - | 3.05 x 1.70 |
| Bed height | - | 367mm |
Sources: Bateson 12LT, Indespension Alumax 10' x 5'7" Plant Trailer. 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 240kg 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.
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- Liverseed Trailers - Preston, Lostock Hall, Penwortham
Buy or hire the Alumax 10' x 5'7" Plant Trailer if...
- you want one that carries 1,960kg more
- you want one that is rated 2.2 tonnes heavier gross
A lightweight plant trailer with a low bed and shallow ramp angle, aimed at mini digger hire and contractors who want a high payload from a 3.5 tonne gross weight.
Full Alumax 10' x 5'7" Plant Trailer specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Bateson 12LT and the Indespension Alumax 10' x 5'7" Plant Trailer?
The Indespension Alumax 10' x 5'7" Plant Trailer carries 1,960kg more and is rated 2.2 tonnes heavier gross. The Bateson 12LT is 240kg 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 Indespension Alumax 10' x 5'7" Plant Trailer is a 10 ft x 5 ft 7 in lightweight 3.5 tonne plant trailer.
Which is lighter, the Bateson 12LT or the Indespension Alumax 10' x 5'7" Plant Trailer?
The Bateson 12LT. It is 240kg lighter empty than the Indespension Alumax 10' x 5'7" Plant Trailer.
Which carries more, the Bateson 12LT or the Indespension Alumax 10' x 5'7" Plant Trailer?
The Indespension Alumax 10' x 5'7" Plant Trailer, by 1,960kg.
Can I tow the Bateson 12LT or the Indespension Alumax 10' x 5'7" Plant Trailer 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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