Head to head
Bateson 12LT vs Nugent G3015D
The Nugent G3015D 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 Nugent G3015D carries 1,150kg more.
- Gross weight: the Nugent G3015D is rated 1.4 tonnes heavier gross.
- Unladen weight: the Nugent G3015D weighs 250kg more empty.
Specifications side by side
| Bateson 12LT | Nugent G3015D | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 1300kg | 2700kg |
| Unladen weight | 350kg | 600kg |
| Payload | 950kg | 2100kg |
| Internal length | 1800mm / 5'11" | - |
| Internal width | 1200mm / 3'11" | - |
| Internal height | 1200mm / 3'11" | - |
| Internal bed | - | 3000mm x 1520mm |
| Axles | - | Twin |
Sources: Bateson 12LT, Nugent G3015D. 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 G3015D if...
- you want one that carries 1,150kg more
- you want one that is rated 1.4 tonnes heavier gross
A general-purpose farm trailer for loose loads, feed bags or fencing, sized up from the G2512D for users who need a bigger bed on the same twin-axle chassis.
Listed by
- Kent Towing Solutions - Tunbridge Wells
Common questions
What is the difference between the Bateson 12LT and the Nugent G3015D?
The Nugent G3015D 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 Nugent G3015D is a a mid-size twin-axle general-purpose trailer.
Which is lighter, the Bateson 12LT or the Nugent G3015D?
The Bateson 12LT. It is 250kg lighter empty than the Nugent G3015D.
Which carries more, the Bateson 12LT or the Nugent G3015D?
The Nugent G3015D, by 1,150kg.
Can I tow the Bateson 12LT or the Nugent G3015D 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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