Head to head
Bateson 12LT vs PRG Trailers ProLine Beavertail
The PRG Trailers ProLine Beavertail is rated 1.7 tonnes heavier gross and carries 1,025kg more.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Gross weight: the PRG Trailers ProLine Beavertail is rated 1.7 tonnes heavier gross.
- Payload: the PRG Trailers ProLine Beavertail carries 1,025kg more.
Specifications side by side
| Bateson 12LT | PRG Trailers ProLine Beavertail | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 1300kg | 3,000kg (twin axle, 10in wheels) up to 3,500kg (twin axle 13in wheels, and all tri axle models) |
| Payload | 950kg | 1,975kg to 2,550kg depending on configuration |
| Internal length | 1800mm / 5'11" | - |
| Internal width | 1200mm / 3'11" | - |
| Internal height | 1200mm / 3'11" | - |
| Unladen weight | 350kg | - |
| Internal bed | - | 4.88m to 6.40m long, 2.13m or 2.28m wide |
| Axles | - | Twin or Tri |
| Brakes | - | Braked (Alko AAA self-adjusting brakes) |
Sources: Bateson 12LT, PRG Trailers ProLine Beavertail. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the 12LT if...
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 ProLine Beavertail if...
- you want one that is rated 1.7 tonnes heavier gross
- you want one that carries 1,025kg more
The ProLine Beavertail suits owners of low-ground-clearance cars, since its beavertail ramp lets a car drive on and off without grounding, unlike a flat-bed transporter. PRG offers it across twin and tri-axle chassis so buyers can match the trailer to a 3000kg or 3500kg tow limit.
Listed by
- Compass Trailers - Lewes, Ringmer
Common questions
What is the difference between the Bateson 12LT and the PRG Trailers ProLine Beavertail?
The PRG Trailers ProLine Beavertail is rated 1.7 tonnes heavier gross and carries 1,025kg more. The Bateson 12LT is a the smallest trailer in Bateson's livestock range, a single-axle trailer for calves, sheep and pigs.; the PRG Trailers ProLine Beavertail is a pRG Trailers' open beavertail car trailer range, built with a hinged tail ramp for loading low cars..
Which carries more, the Bateson 12LT or the PRG Trailers ProLine Beavertail?
The PRG Trailers ProLine Beavertail, by 1,025kg.
Can I tow the Bateson 12LT or the PRG Trailers ProLine Beavertail 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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