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Bateson 12LT vs Stewart GX16-21 L

The Bateson 12LT is 5,150kg lighter empty.

Last reviewed 13 September 2026

Bateson 12LT
Bateson 12LT - image: 1 Stop Trailers
Stewart GX16-21 L
Stewart GX16-21 L - image: Rising Sun Trailer Hire

Key differences

Specifications side by side

Bateson 12LTStewart GX16-21 L
Unladen weight350kg5,500kg
Internal length1800mm / 5'11"-
Internal width1200mm / 3'11"-
Internal height1200mm / 3'11"-
Gross weight1300kg-
Payload950kg-
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.

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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.

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Full GX16-21 L specifications →

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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