Head to head
Bateson 12LT vs M-Tec 12ft x 6ft Livestock Trailer
The Bateson 12LT is 900kg lighter empty. The M-Tec 12ft x 6ft Livestock Trailer is rated 2.2 tonnes heavier gross and carries 1.3 tonnes more.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the M-Tec 12ft x 6ft Livestock Trailer weighs 900kg more empty.
- Gross weight: the M-Tec 12ft x 6ft Livestock Trailer is rated 2.2 tonnes heavier gross.
- Payload: the M-Tec 12ft x 6ft Livestock Trailer carries 1.3 tonnes more.
- Internal length: the M-Tec 12ft x 6ft Livestock Trailer is 1.81m (6ft) longer inside.
- Internal width: the M-Tec 12ft x 6ft Livestock Trailer is 65cm (2ft) wider inside.
Specifications side by side
| Bateson 12LT | M-Tec 12ft x 6ft Livestock Trailer | |
|---|---|---|
| Internal length | 1800mm / 5'11" | 3615mm |
| Internal width | 1200mm / 3'11" | 1850mm |
| Gross weight | 1300kg | 3500kg |
| Unladen weight | 350kg | 1250kg |
| Payload | 950kg | 2250kg |
| Internal height | 1200mm / 3'11" | - |
| Axles | - | Twin (Knott Avonride) |
Sources: Bateson 12LT, M-Tec 12ft x 6ft Livestock 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 900kg 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 12ft x 6ft Livestock Trailer if...
- you want one that is rated 2.2 tonnes heavier gross
- you want one that carries 1.3 tonnes more
- you want one that is 1.81m (6ft) longer inside
- you want one that is 65cm (2ft) wider inside
A mid-size livestock trailer for farmers moving cattle or sheep to market or between fields, sized for a single tractor or 4x4 tow vehicle rather than a dedicated lorry.
Listed by
- A & M Trailers & Trailer Parts - Armagh, Milford
Common questions
What is the difference between the Bateson 12LT and the M-Tec 12ft x 6ft Livestock Trailer?
The Bateson 12LT is 900kg lighter empty. The M-Tec 12ft x 6ft Livestock Trailer is rated 2.2 tonnes heavier gross and carries 1.3 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 M-Tec 12ft x 6ft Livestock Trailer is a 12ft x 6ft twin axle livestock trailer.
Which is lighter, the Bateson 12LT or the M-Tec 12ft x 6ft Livestock Trailer?
The Bateson 12LT. It is 900kg lighter empty than the M-Tec 12ft x 6ft Livestock Trailer.
Which carries more, the Bateson 12LT or the M-Tec 12ft x 6ft Livestock Trailer?
The M-Tec 12ft x 6ft Livestock Trailer, by 1.3 tonnes.
Can I tow the Bateson 12LT or the M-Tec 12ft x 6ft Livestock 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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