Head to head
Bateson 12LT vs Woodford GP Single Axle Box
The Bateson 12LT is rated 550kg heavier gross. The Woodford GP Single Axle Box is 26cm wider inside.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Gross weight: the Bateson 12LT is rated 550kg heavier gross.
- Internal width: the Woodford GP Single Axle Box is 26cm wider inside.
Specifications side by side
| Bateson 12LT | Woodford GP Single Axle Box | |
|---|---|---|
| Internal width | 1200mm / 3'11" | 1,455mm |
| Gross weight | 1300kg | 750kg (unbraked) |
| Internal length | 1800mm / 5'11" | - |
| Internal height | 1200mm / 3'11" | - |
| Unladen weight | 350kg | - |
| Payload | 950kg | - |
| Tyres | - | 500x10 6-ply |
| Load bed length | - | 2,100mm to 2,710mm depending on size |
| Floor | - | 12mm phenolic-coated birchwood |
Sources: Bateson 12LT, Woodford GP Single Axle Box. 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 rated 550kg heavier gross
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 GP Single Axle Box if...
- you want one that is 26cm wider inside
A small, lidded box trailer bought by tradespeople and households for tools, tip runs and light loads that need weather protection. Its 750kg unbraked rating means almost any car with a towbar can pull it.
Listed by
- Lustre trailers - Norwich
Common questions
What is the difference between the Bateson 12LT and the Woodford GP Single Axle Box?
The Bateson 12LT is rated 550kg heavier gross. The Woodford GP Single Axle Box is 26cm wider inside. The Bateson 12LT is a the smallest trailer in Bateson's livestock range, a single-axle trailer for calves, sheep and pigs.; the Woodford GP Single Axle Box is a small single axle box trailer range.
Can I tow the Bateson 12LT or the Woodford GP Single Axle Box 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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