Head to head
Bateson 12LT vs Tickners ECO644
The Bateson 12LT carries 415kg more and is rated 550kg heavier gross. The Tickners ECO644 is 135kg lighter empty.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Payload: the Bateson 12LT carries 415kg more.
- Gross weight: the Bateson 12LT is rated 550kg heavier gross.
- Unladen weight: the Bateson 12LT weighs 135kg more empty.
- Internal width: the Bateson 12LT is 3cm wider inside.
- Internal height: the Bateson 12LT is 1cm taller inside.
Specifications side by side
| Bateson 12LT | Tickners ECO644 | |
|---|---|---|
| Internal length | 1800mm / 5'11" | 1800mm |
| Internal width | 1200mm / 3'11" | 1175mm |
| Internal height | 1200mm / 3'11" | 1190mm |
| Gross weight | 1300kg | 750kg |
| Unladen weight | 350kg | 215kg |
| Payload | 950kg | 535kg |
| Axles | - | 1 |
| Brakes | - | Unbraked |
Sources: Bateson 12LT, Tickners ECO644. 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 carries 415kg more
- you want one that is rated 550kg heavier gross
- you want one that is 3cm wider inside
- you want one that is 1cm taller inside
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 ECO644 if...
- you want one that is 135kg lighter empty
A budget box trailer for buyers wanting a lightweight, lockable trailer for camping, DIY or light haulage without a braked axle.
Listed by
- Sleaford Trailers - Sleaford
- R M Trailer Centre - Middlesbrough, North Ormesby
Common questions
What is the difference between the Bateson 12LT and the Tickners ECO644?
The Bateson 12LT carries 415kg more and is rated 550kg heavier gross. The Tickners ECO644 is 135kg 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 Tickners ECO644 is a an unbraked single-axle box trailer with a lift-off lid, from Tickners' Eco Box range..
Which is lighter, the Bateson 12LT or the Tickners ECO644?
The Tickners ECO644. It is 135kg lighter empty than the Bateson 12LT.
Which carries more, the Bateson 12LT or the Tickners ECO644?
The Bateson 12LT, by 415kg.
Can I tow the Bateson 12LT or the Tickners ECO644 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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