Head to head
Bateson 355B vs M-Tec 12ft x 6ft Livestock Trailer
The Bateson 355B is 450kg lighter empty and carries 450kg more.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the M-Tec 12ft x 6ft Livestock Trailer weighs 450kg more empty.
- Payload: the Bateson 355B carries 450kg more.
Specifications side by side
| Bateson 355B | M-Tec 12ft x 6ft Livestock Trailer | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3500kg | 3500kg |
| Unladen weight | 800kg | 1250kg |
| Payload | 2700kg | 2250kg |
| Axles | Twin axle | Twin (Knott Avonride) |
| Deck length | 5000mm | - |
| Deck width | 2100mm | - |
| Internal length | - | 3615mm |
| Internal width | - | 1850mm |
Sources: Bateson 355B, M-Tec 12ft x 6ft Livestock Trailer. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the 355B if...
- you want one that is 450kg lighter empty
- you want one that carries 450kg more
Bateson's most popular beavertail transporter, used by garages, race teams and recovery operators to load a car under its own power up a shallow ramp rather than winching it onto a flat deck. It comes with ramps and a hand winch as standard.
Listed by
- Mid Norfolk Trailer Sales & Hire LTD - King's Lynn
Buy or hire the 12ft x 6ft Livestock Trailer if...
A mid-size livestock trailer for farmers moving cattle or sheep to market or between fields, sized for a single tractor or 4x4 tow vehicle rather than a dedicated lorry.
Listed by
- A & M Trailers & Trailer Parts - Armagh, Milford
Common questions
What is the difference between the Bateson 355B and the M-Tec 12ft x 6ft Livestock Trailer?
The Bateson 355B is 450kg lighter empty and carries 450kg more. The Bateson 355B is a twin axle beavertail car transporter trailer; the M-Tec 12ft x 6ft Livestock Trailer is a 12ft x 6ft twin axle livestock trailer.
Which is lighter, the Bateson 355B or the M-Tec 12ft x 6ft Livestock Trailer?
The Bateson 355B. It is 450kg lighter empty than the M-Tec 12ft x 6ft Livestock Trailer.
Which carries more, the Bateson 355B or the M-Tec 12ft x 6ft Livestock Trailer?
The Bateson 355B, by 450kg.
Can I tow the Bateson 355B or the M-Tec 12ft x 6ft Livestock Trailer 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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