Head to head
Bateson 12LT vs M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Tipping Trailer
The Bateson 12LT is 490kg lighter empty. The M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Tipping Trailer is rated 1.4 tonnes heavier gross and carries 910kg more.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Tipping Trailer weighs 490kg more empty.
- Gross weight: the M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Tipping Trailer is rated 1.4 tonnes heavier gross.
- Payload: the M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Tipping Trailer carries 910kg more.
- Internal length: the M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Tipping Trailer is 68cm (2ft) longer inside.
- Internal width: the M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Tipping Trailer is 30cm wider inside.
Specifications side by side
| Bateson 12LT | M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Tipping Trailer | |
|---|---|---|
| Internal length | 1800mm / 5'11" | 2480mm |
| Internal width | 1200mm / 3'11" | 1500mm |
| Gross weight | 1300kg | 2700kg |
| Unladen weight | 350kg | 840kg |
| Payload | 950kg | 1860kg |
| Internal height | 1200mm / 3'11" | - |
| Axles | - | Twin |
| Brakes | - | Braked (Knott, 4 wheels) |
Sources: Bateson 12LT, M-Tec 8ft x 5ft 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 490kg 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 8ft x 5ft Tipping Trailer if...
- you want one that is rated 1.4 tonnes heavier gross
- you want one that carries 910kg more
- you want one that is 68cm (2ft) longer inside
- you want one that is 30cm wider inside
A general-purpose tipping trailer for farmers, landscapers and small groundworks contractors moving loose materials like aggregate, muck or logs, with an optional electric ram for one-touch tipping instead of a hand-cranked or solid ram.
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 5ft Tipping Trailer?
The Bateson 12LT is 490kg lighter empty. The M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Tipping Trailer is rated 1.4 tonnes heavier gross and carries 910kg 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 8ft x 5ft Tipping Trailer is a 8ft x 5ft twin axle tipping trailer.
Which is lighter, the Bateson 12LT or the M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Tipping Trailer?
The Bateson 12LT. It is 490kg lighter empty than the M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Tipping Trailer.
Which carries more, the Bateson 12LT or the M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Tipping Trailer?
The M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Tipping Trailer, by 910kg.
Can I tow the Bateson 12LT or the M-Tec 8ft x 5ft 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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