Head to head
Bateson 12LT vs Meredith & Eyre MEG7564TRM
The Bateson 12LT carries 455kg more and is rated 550kg heavier gross.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Payload: the Bateson 12LT carries 455kg more.
- Gross weight: the Bateson 12LT is rated 550kg heavier gross.
Specifications side by side
| Bateson 12LT | Meredith & Eyre MEG7564TRM | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 1300kg | 750kg |
| Payload | 950kg | 495kg |
| Internal length | 1800mm / 5'11" | - |
| Internal width | 1200mm / 3'11" | - |
| Internal height | 1200mm / 3'11" | - |
| Unladen weight | 350kg | - |
| Internal bed | - | 1985mm x 1220mm |
| Tyres | - | 145/70R13 |
Sources: Bateson 12LT, Meredith & Eyre MEG7564TRM. 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 455kg 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.
Listed by
- Liverseed Trailers - Preston, Lostock Hall, Penwortham
Buy or hire the MEG7564TRM if...
A 6'6" x 4' unbraked general purpose trailer with mesh sides and a loading ramp, sized for garden waste, small plant and tip runs. A common entry-level trailer at UK trailer dealers.
Listed by
- Liverseed Trailers - Preston, Lostock Hall, Penwortham
Common questions
What is the difference between the Bateson 12LT and the Meredith & Eyre MEG7564TRM?
The Bateson 12LT carries 455kg more and is rated 550kg heavier gross. The Bateson 12LT is a the smallest trailer in Bateson's livestock range, a single-axle trailer for calves, sheep and pigs.; the Meredith & Eyre MEG7564TRM is a general purpose trailer with mesh sides and ramp.
Which carries more, the Bateson 12LT or the Meredith & Eyre MEG7564TRM?
The Bateson 12LT, by 455kg.
Can I tow the Bateson 12LT or the Meredith & Eyre MEG7564TRM 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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