Head to head
Bateson 12LT vs Tickners ECO745
The Bateson 12LT carries 475kg more and is rated 550kg heavier gross. The Tickners ECO745 is 75kg lighter empty and is 27cm taller inside.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Payload: the Bateson 12LT carries 475kg more.
- Gross weight: the Bateson 12LT is rated 550kg heavier gross.
- Unladen weight: the Bateson 12LT weighs 75kg more empty.
- Internal height: the Tickners ECO745 is 27cm taller inside.
- Internal length: the Tickners ECO745 is 30cm longer inside.
- Internal width: the Bateson 12LT is 3cm wider inside.
Specifications side by side
| Bateson 12LT | Tickners ECO745 | |
|---|---|---|
| Internal length | 1800mm / 5'11" | 2100mm |
| Internal width | 1200mm / 3'11" | 1175mm |
| Internal height | 1200mm / 3'11" | 1470mm |
| Gross weight | 1300kg | 750kg |
| Unladen weight | 350kg | 275kg |
| Payload | 950kg | 475kg |
| Axles | - | 1 |
| Brakes | - | Unbraked |
Sources: Bateson 12LT, Tickners ECO745. 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 475kg more
- you want one that is rated 550kg heavier gross
- you want one that is 3cm wider 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 ECO745 if...
- you want one that is 75kg lighter empty
- you want one that is 27cm taller inside
- you want one that is 30cm longer inside
A taller, longer-bedded version of the Eco Box range for buyers needing more internal volume while staying unbraked. At 1470mm internal height it will take a stacked load standing up, which is what separates a box trailer from a flatbed with sides, while staying under the 750kg unbraked limit.
Listed by
- Sleaford Trailers - Sleaford
Common questions
What is the difference between the Bateson 12LT and the Tickners ECO745?
The Bateson 12LT carries 475kg more and is rated 550kg heavier gross. The Tickners ECO745 is 75kg lighter empty and is 27cm taller inside. The Bateson 12LT is a the smallest trailer in Bateson's livestock range, a single-axle trailer for calves, sheep and pigs.; the Tickners ECO745 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 ECO745?
The Tickners ECO745. It is 75kg lighter empty than the Bateson 12LT.
Which carries more, the Bateson 12LT or the Tickners ECO745?
The Bateson 12LT, by 475kg.
Can I tow the Bateson 12LT or the Tickners ECO745 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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