Head to head
Bateson 12LT vs M-Tec 6ft x 4ft Single Axle Trailer
The Bateson 12LT carries 440kg more and is rated 550kg heavier gross. The M-Tec 6ft x 4ft Single Axle Trailer is 110kg lighter empty and is 2cm wider inside.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Payload: the Bateson 12LT carries 440kg more.
- Gross weight: the Bateson 12LT is rated 550kg heavier gross.
- Unladen weight: the Bateson 12LT weighs 110kg more empty.
- Internal width: the M-Tec 6ft x 4ft Single Axle Trailer is 2cm wider inside.
- Internal length: the M-Tec 6ft x 4ft Single Axle Trailer is 2cm longer inside.
Specifications side by side
| Bateson 12LT | M-Tec 6ft x 4ft Single Axle Trailer | |
|---|---|---|
| Internal length | 1800mm / 5'11" | 1820mm |
| Internal width | 1200mm / 3'11" | 1220mm |
| Gross weight | 1300kg | 750kg |
| Unladen weight | 350kg | 240kg |
| Payload | 950kg | 510kg |
| Internal height | 1200mm / 3'11" | - |
| Axles | - | Single |
| Brakes | - | Unbraked |
Sources: Bateson 12LT, M-Tec 6ft x 4ft Single Axle 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 carries 440kg more
- you want one that is rated 550kg heavier gross
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 6ft x 4ft Single Axle Trailer if...
- you want one that is 110kg lighter empty
- you want one that is 2cm wider inside
- you want one that is 2cm longer inside
An entry-level box trailer for tradespeople and gardeners moving small loads of tools, waste or turf, light enough to tow on a car licence without a trailer test. Its 750kg gross weight keeps it under the unbraked trailer limit.
Listed by
- A & M Trailers & Trailer Parts - Armagh, Milford
Common questions
What is the difference between the Bateson 12LT and the M-Tec 6ft x 4ft Single Axle Trailer?
The Bateson 12LT carries 440kg more and is rated 550kg heavier gross. The M-Tec 6ft x 4ft Single Axle Trailer is 110kg lighter empty and is 2cm wider inside. 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 6ft x 4ft Single Axle Trailer is a 6ft x 4ft unbraked single axle general purpose trailer.
Which is lighter, the Bateson 12LT or the M-Tec 6ft x 4ft Single Axle Trailer?
The M-Tec 6ft x 4ft Single Axle Trailer. It is 110kg lighter empty than the Bateson 12LT.
Which carries more, the Bateson 12LT or the M-Tec 6ft x 4ft Single Axle Trailer?
The Bateson 12LT, by 440kg.
Can I tow the Bateson 12LT or the M-Tec 6ft x 4ft Single Axle 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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