Head to head
Bateson 12LT vs Woodford Galaxy
The Bateson 12LT is 900kg lighter empty. The Woodford Galaxy is rated 2.2 tonnes heavier gross and carries 1.3 tonnes more.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Woodford Galaxy weighs 900kg more empty.
- Gross weight: the Woodford Galaxy is rated 2.2 tonnes heavier gross.
- Payload: the Woodford Galaxy carries 1.3 tonnes more.
Specifications side by side
| Bateson 12LT | Woodford Galaxy | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 1300kg | 3500kg |
| Unladen weight | 350kg | 1250kg |
| Payload | 950kg | 2250kg |
| Internal length | 1800mm / 5'11" | - |
| Internal width | 1200mm / 3'11" | - |
| Internal height | 1200mm / 3'11" | - |
| Internal bed | - | 5500mm x 2170/2370mm |
| Axles | - | Tri-axle |
Sources: Bateson 12LT, Woodford Galaxy. 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 900kg 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 Galaxy if...
- you want one that is rated 2.2 tonnes heavier gross
- you want one that carries 1.3 tonnes more
A covered transporter for classic car dealers and collectors who want their vehicle enclosed and winched on rather than driven up an open ramp. The half-aluminium chassis and electric tilt keep unladen weight down relative to the payload it carries.
Listed by
- MANA Trailers and Towing LTD - Usk, Monkswood
- Cobham Trailer Hire - Cobham, East Horsley
- Blendworth Trailers - Rowland's Castle
Common questions
What is the difference between the Bateson 12LT and the Woodford Galaxy?
The Bateson 12LT is 900kg lighter empty. The Woodford Galaxy is rated 2.2 tonnes heavier gross and carries 1.3 tonnes more. The Bateson 12LT is a the smallest trailer in Bateson's livestock range, a single-axle trailer for calves, sheep and pigs.; the Woodford Galaxy is a a covered, electric hydraulic tilt-bed vehicle transporter with an aluminium chassis.
Which is lighter, the Bateson 12LT or the Woodford Galaxy?
The Bateson 12LT. It is 900kg lighter empty than the Woodford Galaxy.
Which carries more, the Bateson 12LT or the Woodford Galaxy?
The Woodford Galaxy, by 1.3 tonnes.
Can I tow the Bateson 12LT or the Woodford Galaxy 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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