Head to head
Bateson 12LT vs M-Tec 8ft x 4ft Single Axle Trailer
The Bateson 12LT carries 480kg more and is rated 550kg heavier gross. The M-Tec 8ft x 4ft Single Axle Trailer is 64cm (2ft) longer inside and is 70kg lighter empty.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Payload: the Bateson 12LT carries 480kg more.
- Gross weight: the Bateson 12LT is rated 550kg heavier gross.
- Internal length: the M-Tec 8ft x 4ft Single Axle Trailer is 64cm (2ft) longer inside.
- Unladen weight: the Bateson 12LT weighs 70kg more empty.
- Internal width: the M-Tec 8ft x 4ft Single Axle Trailer is 2cm wider inside.
Specifications side by side
| Bateson 12LT | M-Tec 8ft x 4ft Single Axle Trailer | |
|---|---|---|
| Internal length | 1800mm / 5'11" | 2440mm |
| Internal width | 1200mm / 3'11" | 1220mm |
| Gross weight | 1300kg | 750kg |
| Unladen weight | 350kg | 280kg |
| Payload | 950kg | 470kg |
| Internal height | 1200mm / 3'11" | - |
| Axles | - | Single |
| Brakes | - | Unbraked |
Sources: Bateson 12LT, M-Tec 8ft 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 480kg 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 8ft x 4ft Single Axle Trailer if...
- you want one that is 64cm (2ft) longer inside
- you want one that is 70kg lighter empty
- you want one that is 2cm wider inside
A longer single-axle box trailer for small builders and landscapers who need more load length than the 6x4 but still want to stay under the unbraked weight limit. Suited to bulky, light loads like fencing panels or garden waste.
Listed by
- A & M Trailers & Trailer Parts - Armagh, Milford
Common questions
What is the difference between the Bateson 12LT and the M-Tec 8ft x 4ft Single Axle Trailer?
The Bateson 12LT carries 480kg more and is rated 550kg heavier gross. The M-Tec 8ft x 4ft Single Axle Trailer is 64cm (2ft) longer inside and is 70kg lighter empty. 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 8ft x 4ft Single Axle Trailer is a 8ft x 4ft unbraked single axle general purpose trailer.
Which is lighter, the Bateson 12LT or the M-Tec 8ft x 4ft Single Axle Trailer?
The M-Tec 8ft x 4ft Single Axle Trailer. It is 70kg lighter empty than the Bateson 12LT.
Which carries more, the Bateson 12LT or the M-Tec 8ft x 4ft Single Axle Trailer?
The Bateson 12LT, by 480kg.
Can I tow the Bateson 12LT or the M-Tec 8ft 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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