Head to head
Bateson 12LT vs Nugent G2512D
The Nugent G2512D carries 605kg more and is rated 700kg heavier gross. The Bateson 12LT is 95kg lighter empty.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Payload: the Nugent G2512D carries 605kg more.
- Gross weight: the Nugent G2512D is rated 700kg heavier gross.
- Unladen weight: the Nugent G2512D weighs 95kg more empty.
Specifications side by side
| Bateson 12LT | Nugent G2512D | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 1300kg | 2000kg |
| Unladen weight | 350kg | 445kg |
| Payload | 950kg | 1555kg |
| Internal length | 1800mm / 5'11" | - |
| Internal width | 1200mm / 3'11" | - |
| Internal height | 1200mm / 3'11" | - |
| Internal bed | - | 2520mm x 1270mm |
| Axles | - | Twin |
Sources: Bateson 12LT, Nugent G2512D. 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 95kg 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 G2512D if...
- you want one that carries 605kg more
- you want one that is rated 700kg heavier gross
An entry-level general-purpose trailer for smallholders and light trade users who need a twin-axle chassis but not the larger bed of the G3015D.
Listed by
- Kent Towing Solutions - Tunbridge Wells
Common questions
What is the difference between the Bateson 12LT and the Nugent G2512D?
The Nugent G2512D carries 605kg more and is rated 700kg heavier gross. The Bateson 12LT is 95kg 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 Nugent G2512D is a a compact twin-axle general-purpose trailer.
Which is lighter, the Bateson 12LT or the Nugent G2512D?
The Bateson 12LT. It is 95kg lighter empty than the Nugent G2512D.
Which carries more, the Bateson 12LT or the Nugent G2512D?
The Nugent G2512D, by 605kg.
Can I tow the Bateson 12LT or the Nugent G2512D 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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