Head to head
Bateson 12LT vs Indespension Daxara 158
The Bateson 12LT is rated 650kg heavier gross and carries 410kg more.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Gross weight: the Bateson 12LT is rated 650kg heavier gross.
- Payload: the Bateson 12LT carries 410kg more.
Specifications side by side
| Bateson 12LT | Indespension Daxara 158 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 1300kg | 650kg |
| Payload | 950kg | 540kg |
| Internal length | 1800mm / 5'11" | - |
| Internal width | 1200mm / 3'11" | - |
| Internal height | 1200mm / 3'11" | - |
| Unladen weight | 350kg | - |
| Size | - | 4'9" x 3'3" |
| Brakes | - | Unbraked, single axle |
Sources: Bateson 12LT, Indespension Daxara 158. 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 650kg heavier gross
- you want one that carries 410kg more
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 Daxara 158 if...
One of the most common small trailers on British drives: a compact lidded box sold through Indespension and its dealers, bought by campers, anglers and householders for holiday luggage, tip runs and garden waste. At 650kg gross it can be towed by almost any car with a towbar.
Full Daxara 158 specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Bateson 12LT and the Indespension Daxara 158?
The Bateson 12LT is rated 650kg heavier gross and carries 410kg more. The Bateson 12LT is a the smallest trailer in Bateson's livestock range, a single-axle trailer for calves, sheep and pigs.; the Indespension Daxara 158 is a unbraked single axle camping and leisure trailer.
Which carries more, the Bateson 12LT or the Indespension Daxara 158?
The Bateson 12LT, by 410kg.
Can I tow the Bateson 12LT or the Indespension Daxara 158 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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