Head to head
Bateson 12LT vs M-Tec 10ft x 5ft6 Tipping Trailer
The Bateson 12LT is 630kg lighter empty. The M-Tec 10ft x 5ft6 Tipping Trailer is rated 2.2 tonnes heavier gross and carries 1,570kg more.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the M-Tec 10ft x 5ft6 Tipping Trailer weighs 630kg more empty.
- Gross weight: the M-Tec 10ft x 5ft6 Tipping Trailer is rated 2.2 tonnes heavier gross.
- Payload: the M-Tec 10ft x 5ft6 Tipping Trailer carries 1,570kg more.
- Internal length: the M-Tec 10ft x 5ft6 Tipping Trailer is 1.3m (4.5ft) longer inside.
- Internal width: the M-Tec 10ft x 5ft6 Tipping Trailer is 47cm (1.5ft) wider inside.
Specifications side by side
| Bateson 12LT | M-Tec 10ft x 5ft6 Tipping Trailer | |
|---|---|---|
| Internal length | 1800mm / 5'11" | 3.1m |
| Internal width | 1200mm / 3'11" | 1.67m |
| Gross weight | 1300kg | 3500kg |
| Unladen weight | 350kg | 980kg |
| Payload | 950kg | 2520kg |
| Internal height | 1200mm / 3'11" | - |
Sources: Bateson 12LT, M-Tec 10ft x 5ft6 Tipping 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 630kg 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.
Full 12LT specifications →Buy or hire the 10ft x 5ft6 Tipping Trailer if...
- you want one that is rated 2.2 tonnes heavier gross
- you want one that carries 1,570kg more
- you want one that is 1.3m (4.5ft) longer inside
- you want one that is 47cm (1.5ft) wider inside
A larger hydraulic tipping trailer for farmers and contractors handling bigger loads of aggregate, feed or muck than the 8x5 tipper allows, while still being towable behind a farm tractor or pickup.
Listed by
- A & M Trailers & Trailer Parts - Armagh, Milford
Common questions
What is the difference between the Bateson 12LT and the M-Tec 10ft x 5ft6 Tipping Trailer?
The Bateson 12LT is 630kg lighter empty. The M-Tec 10ft x 5ft6 Tipping Trailer is rated 2.2 tonnes heavier gross and carries 1,570kg more. The Bateson 12LT is a the smallest trailer in Bateson's livestock range, a single-axle trailer for calves, sheep and pigs.; the M-Tec 10ft x 5ft6 Tipping Trailer is a 10ft x 5ft6 tipping trailer.
Which is lighter, the Bateson 12LT or the M-Tec 10ft x 5ft6 Tipping Trailer?
The Bateson 12LT. It is 630kg lighter empty than the M-Tec 10ft x 5ft6 Tipping Trailer.
Which carries more, the Bateson 12LT or the M-Tec 10ft x 5ft6 Tipping Trailer?
The M-Tec 10ft x 5ft6 Tipping Trailer, by 1,570kg.
Can I tow the Bateson 12LT or the M-Tec 10ft x 5ft6 Tipping 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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