Head to head
Bateson 12LT vs Turatello F20
The Bateson 12LT is 500kg lighter empty. The Turatello F20 is rated 700kg heavier gross.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Turatello F20 weighs 500kg more empty.
- Gross weight: the Turatello F20 is rated 700kg heavier gross.
Specifications side by side
| Bateson 12LT | Turatello F20 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 1300kg | 2,000kg |
| Unladen weight | 350kg | approx. 850kg |
| Internal length | 1800mm / 5'11" | - |
| Internal width | 1200mm / 3'11" | - |
| Internal height | 1200mm / 3'11" | - |
| Payload | 950kg | - |
| Length | - | 616cm |
| Width | - | 210cm |
Sources: Bateson 12LT, Turatello F20. 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 500kg 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.
Listed by
- Liverseed Trailers - Preston, Lostock Hall, Penwortham
Buy or hire the F20 if...
- you want one that is rated 700kg heavier gross
Described by its Italian maker as the smallest of its car-carrying vans, the F20 suits owners who need to move a single race or track car under cover without the size and cost of a full motorsport transporter.
Listed by
- Turatello Trailers Ltd. - Nottingham, Burton Joyce
Common questions
What is the difference between the Bateson 12LT and the Turatello F20?
The Bateson 12LT is 500kg lighter empty. The Turatello F20 is rated 700kg heavier gross. The Bateson 12LT is a the smallest trailer in Bateson's livestock range, a single-axle trailer for calves, sheep and pigs.; the Turatello F20 is a enclosed van-type trailer for transporting a single race or road car.
Which is lighter, the Bateson 12LT or the Turatello F20?
The Bateson 12LT. It is 500kg lighter empty than the Turatello F20.
Can I tow the Bateson 12LT or the Turatello F20 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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