Head to head
Bateson 12LT vs Tickners GB855
The Tickners GB855 carries 400kg more and is rated 500kg heavier gross. The Bateson 12LT is 100kg lighter empty.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Payload: the Tickners GB855 carries 400kg more.
- Gross weight: the Tickners GB855 is rated 500kg heavier gross.
- Internal length: the Tickners GB855 is 63cm (2ft) longer inside.
- Unladen weight: the Tickners GB855 weighs 100kg more empty.
- Internal height: the Tickners GB855 is 27cm taller inside.
- Internal width: the Tickners GB855 is 26cm wider inside.
Specifications side by side
| Bateson 12LT | Tickners GB855 | |
|---|---|---|
| Internal length | 1800mm / 5'11" | 2430mm |
| Internal width | 1200mm / 3'11" | 1455mm |
| Internal height | 1200mm / 3'11" | 1470mm |
| Gross weight | 1300kg | 1800kg |
| Unladen weight | 350kg | 450kg |
| Payload | 950kg | 1350kg |
| Axles | - | 2 |
| Brakes | - | Braked |
Sources: Bateson 12LT, Tickners GB855. 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 100kg 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.
Full 12LT specifications →Buy or hire the GB855 if...
- you want one that carries 400kg more
- you want one that is rated 500kg heavier gross
- you want one that is 63cm (2ft) longer inside
- you want one that is 27cm taller inside
- you want one that is 26cm wider inside
Aimed at tradespeople and small businesses needing a bigger payload box trailer for stock, tools or equipment. Braked and twin-axled at 1800kg gross, it carries 1350kg - about three times an unbraked box trailer - so it suits a working week rather than an occasional tip run.
Listed by
- R M Trailer Centre - Middlesbrough, North Ormesby
Common questions
What is the difference between the Bateson 12LT and the Tickners GB855?
The Tickners GB855 carries 400kg more and is rated 500kg heavier gross. The Bateson 12LT is 100kg 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 GB855 is a a braked twin-axle box trailer from Tickners' GB range, rated at 1800kg gross weight..
Which is lighter, the Bateson 12LT or the Tickners GB855?
The Bateson 12LT. It is 100kg lighter empty than the Tickners GB855.
Which carries more, the Bateson 12LT or the Tickners GB855?
The Tickners GB855, by 400kg.
Can I tow the Bateson 12LT or the Tickners GB855 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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