Head to head
Bateson 12LT vs M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer
The M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer carries 1,150kg more and is rated 1.4 tonnes heavier gross. The Bateson 12LT is 250kg lighter empty.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Payload: the M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer carries 1,150kg more.
- Gross weight: the M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer is rated 1.4 tonnes heavier gross.
- Unladen weight: the M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer weighs 250kg more empty.
- Internal length: the M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer is 64cm (2ft) longer inside.
- Internal width: the M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer is 32cm (1ft) wider inside.
Specifications side by side
| Bateson 12LT | M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer | |
|---|---|---|
| Internal length | 1800mm / 5'11" | 2440mm |
| Internal width | 1200mm / 3'11" | 1524mm |
| Gross weight | 1300kg | 2700kg |
| Unladen weight | 350kg | 600kg |
| Payload | 950kg | 2100kg |
| Internal height | 1200mm / 3'11" | - |
| Axles | - | Twin |
| Brakes | - | Braked (Knott, 4 wheels) |
Sources: Bateson 12LT, M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Twin 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 is 250kg 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 Twin Axle Trailer if...
- you want one that carries 1,150kg more
- you want one that is rated 1.4 tonnes heavier gross
- you want one that is 64cm (2ft) longer inside
- you want one that is 32cm (1ft) wider inside
A wider twin-axle box trailer for builders, farmers and plant hire yards needing to carry bulkier loads such as pallets or small plant, with braked axles for safer road towing at higher weights.
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 Twin Axle Trailer?
The M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer carries 1,150kg more and is rated 1.4 tonnes heavier gross. The Bateson 12LT is 250kg 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 5ft Twin Axle Trailer is a 8ft x 5ft braked twin axle general purpose trailer.
Which is lighter, the Bateson 12LT or the M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer?
The Bateson 12LT. It is 250kg lighter empty than the M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer.
Which carries more, the Bateson 12LT or the M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer?
The M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer, by 1,150kg.
Can I tow the Bateson 12LT or the M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Twin 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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