Head to head
Bateson 12LT vs Nugent P3116H
The Nugent P3116H carries 1,815kg more and is rated 2.2 tonnes heavier gross. The Bateson 12LT is 385kg lighter empty.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Payload: the Nugent P3116H carries 1,815kg more.
- Gross weight: the Nugent P3116H is rated 2.2 tonnes heavier gross.
- Unladen weight: the Nugent P3116H weighs 385kg more empty.
Specifications side by side
| Bateson 12LT | Nugent P3116H | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 1300kg | 3500kg |
| Unladen weight | 350kg | 735kg |
| Payload | 950kg | 2765kg |
| Internal length | 1800mm / 5'11" | - |
| Internal width | 1200mm / 3'11" | - |
| Internal height | 1200mm / 3'11" | - |
| Internal bed | - | 3148mm x 1616mm |
| Axles | - | Twin |
Sources: Bateson 12LT, Nugent P3116H. 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 385kg 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 P3116H if...
- you want one that carries 1,815kg more
- you want one that is rated 2.2 tonnes heavier gross
Bought by groundworks and plant hire operators who need to move a mini digger or similar compact machine and want Nugent's own suspension and braking package rather than a lighter unbraked trailer.
Listed by
- Kent Towing Solutions - Tunbridge Wells
Common questions
What is the difference between the Bateson 12LT and the Nugent P3116H?
The Nugent P3116H carries 1,815kg more and is rated 2.2 tonnes heavier gross. The Bateson 12LT is 385kg 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 P3116H is a a plant trailer for mini excavators and small machinery.
Which is lighter, the Bateson 12LT or the Nugent P3116H?
The Bateson 12LT. It is 385kg lighter empty than the Nugent P3116H.
Which carries more, the Bateson 12LT or the Nugent P3116H?
The Nugent P3116H, by 1,815kg.
Can I tow the Bateson 12LT or the Nugent P3116H 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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