Head to head
Bateson 12LT vs Richardson Trailers Supreme Ultra
The Bateson 12LT is 750kg lighter empty. The Richardson Trailers Supreme Ultra is 1.74m (5.5ft) longer inside and is 60cm (2ft) wider inside.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Richardson Trailers Supreme Ultra weighs 750kg more empty.
- Internal length: the Richardson Trailers Supreme Ultra is 1.74m (5.5ft) longer inside.
- Internal width: the Richardson Trailers Supreme Ultra is 60cm (2ft) wider inside.
Specifications side by side
| Bateson 12LT | Richardson Trailers Supreme Ultra | |
|---|---|---|
| Internal length | 1800mm / 5'11" | 3.54 m (11 ft 7 in) |
| Internal width | 1200mm / 3'11" | 1.80 m (5 ft 11 in) |
| Unladen weight | 350kg | 1100 kg |
| Internal height | 1200mm / 3'11" | - |
| Gross weight | 1300kg | - |
| Payload | 950kg | - |
| Maximum gross weight | - | 3200 kg |
| Overall length | - | 5.00 m (16 ft 5 in) |
Sources: Bateson 12LT, Richardson Trailers Supreme Ultra. 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 750kg 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.
Listed by
- Liverseed Trailers - Preston, Lostock Hall, Penwortham
Buy or hire the Supreme Ultra if...
- you want one that is 1.74m (5.5ft) longer inside
- you want one that is 60cm (2ft) wider inside
The Supreme Ultra suits owners looking for a well-established British-built two-horse trailer able to carry a pair of taller horses, since sellers describe it as taking two horses up to about 17.2hh. As a long-running Richardson model it is more often found on the used market now than ordered new.
Listed by
- Horse Trailer Sales - Robertsbridge, Staplecross
Common questions
What is the difference between the Bateson 12LT and the Richardson Trailers Supreme Ultra?
The Bateson 12LT is 750kg lighter empty. The Richardson Trailers Supreme Ultra is 1.74m (5.5ft) longer inside and is 60cm (2ft) wider inside. The Bateson 12LT is a the smallest trailer in Bateson's livestock range, a single-axle trailer for calves, sheep and pigs.; the Richardson Trailers Supreme Ultra is a a two-horse trailer from British manufacturer Richardson, part of its Supreme range of horse trailers..
Which is lighter, the Bateson 12LT or the Richardson Trailers Supreme Ultra?
The Bateson 12LT. It is 750kg lighter empty than the Richardson Trailers Supreme Ultra.
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