Head to head
Bateson 12LT vs Sun Way Galaxy TBS75
The Sun Way Galaxy TBS75 is 160kg lighter empty. The Bateson 12LT is rated 550kg heavier gross and carries 390kg more.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Bateson 12LT weighs 160kg more empty.
- Gross weight: the Bateson 12LT is rated 550kg heavier gross.
- Payload: the Bateson 12LT carries 390kg more.
Specifications side by side
| Bateson 12LT | Sun Way Galaxy TBS75 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 1300kg | 750kg |
| Unladen weight | 350kg | 190kg |
| Payload | 950kg | 560kg |
| Internal length | 1800mm / 5'11" | - |
| Internal width | 1200mm / 3'11" | - |
| Internal height | 1200mm / 3'11" | - |
| Overall length | - | 5.99m |
| Overall width | - | 1.83m |
| Rollers | - | 20 non-marking rollers plus 1 keel roller, winch and break-back facility |
Sources: Bateson 12LT, Sun Way Galaxy TBS75. 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 rated 550kg heavier gross
- you want one that carries 390kg more
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 Galaxy TBS75 if...
- you want one that is 160kg lighter empty
A French-built boat trailer for owners of small motorboats who need to launch and recover from a slipway themselves. The break-back facility and roller bed make it easier to float the boat on and off without a tow vehicle in the water.
Listed by
- Lider Trailers - Accrington, Blackburn
Common questions
What is the difference between the Bateson 12LT and the Sun Way Galaxy TBS75?
The Sun Way Galaxy TBS75 is 160kg lighter empty. The Bateson 12LT is rated 550kg heavier gross and carries 390kg more. The Bateson 12LT is a the smallest trailer in Bateson's livestock range, a single-axle trailer for calves, sheep and pigs.; the Sun Way Galaxy TBS75 is a single-axle road trailer for launching and recovering small motorboats.
Which is lighter, the Bateson 12LT or the Sun Way Galaxy TBS75?
The Sun Way Galaxy TBS75. It is 160kg lighter empty than the Bateson 12LT.
Which carries more, the Bateson 12LT or the Sun Way Galaxy TBS75?
The Bateson 12LT, by 390kg.
Can I tow the Bateson 12LT or the Sun Way Galaxy TBS75 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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