Head to head
Bateson 12LT vs Stewart GX16-21 L
The Bateson 12LT is 5,150kg lighter empty.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026

Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Stewart GX16-21 L weighs 5,150kg more empty.
Specifications side by side
| Bateson 12LT | Stewart GX16-21 L | |
|---|---|---|
| Unladen weight | 350kg | 5,500kg |
| Internal length | 1800mm / 5'11" | - |
| Internal width | 1200mm / 3'11" | - |
| Internal height | 1200mm / 3'11" | - |
| Gross weight | 1300kg | - |
| Payload | 950kg | - |
| Carrying capacity | - | 16,000kg |
| Cubic capacity | - | grain 21m3, silage 37m3 |
| Body | - | 6700 x 2450 x 1370mm |
Sources: Bateson 12LT, Stewart GX16-21 L. 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 5,150kg 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 GX16-21 L if...
A large bulk trailer used to cart grain and root crops at harvest, with an easy sheet system to cover the load without climbing on top. Farmers hire extra units like this at harvest to move crop faster than their own trailers allow.
Listed by
- Rising Sun Trailer Hire - York
Common questions
What is the difference between the Bateson 12LT and the Stewart GX16-21 L?
The Bateson 12LT is 5,150kg 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 Stewart GX16-21 L is a bulk agricultural trailer with easy sheet cover.
Which is lighter, the Bateson 12LT or the Stewart GX16-21 L?
The Bateson 12LT. It is 5,150kg lighter empty than the Stewart GX16-21 L.
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