Head to head
Bateson 12LT vs Krone Mega
The Krone Mega carries 31.7 tonnes more.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Payload: the Krone Mega carries 31.7 tonnes more.
Specifications side by side
| Bateson 12LT | Krone Mega | |
|---|---|---|
| Payload | 950kg | 32650 kg |
| Internal length | 1800mm / 5'11" | - |
| Internal width | 1200mm / 3'11" | - |
| Internal height | 1200mm / 3'11" | - |
| Gross weight | 1300kg | - |
| Unladen weight | 350kg | - |
| Permissible total weight | - | 39000 kg |
| Dead weight | - | 6350 kg |
| Clear side length | - | 13620 mm |
| Clear side width | - | 2480 mm |
Sources: Bateson 12LT, Krone Mega. 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 Mega if...
- you want one that carries 31.7 tonnes more
A tall-bodied curtainside trailer used by hauliers to maximise cubic load space for bulky but relatively light freight, within standard road height limits.
Listed by
- Central Trailer Solutions Limited - Burton-on-Trent, Alrewas
Common questions
What is the difference between the Bateson 12LT and the Krone Mega?
The Krone Mega carries 31.7 tonnes more. The Bateson 12LT is a the smallest trailer in Bateson's livestock range, a single-axle trailer for calves, sheep and pigs.; the Krone Mega is a high-cube curtainside semi-trailer.
Which carries more, the Bateson 12LT or the Krone Mega?
The Krone Mega, by 31.7 tonnes.
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