Head to head
Bateson 35MD vs M-Tec 12ft x 6ft Livestock Trailer
The Bateson 35MD is 525kg lighter empty and carries 525kg more.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the M-Tec 12ft x 6ft Livestock Trailer weighs 525kg more empty.
- Payload: the Bateson 35MD carries 525kg more.
Specifications side by side
| Bateson 35MD | M-Tec 12ft x 6ft Livestock Trailer | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3500kg | 3500kg |
| Unladen weight | 725kg | 1250kg |
| Payload | 2775kg | 2250kg |
| Internal bed | 3030mm x 1680mm | - |
| Internal length | - | 3615mm |
| Internal width | - | 1850mm |
| Axles | - | Twin (Knott Avonride) |
Sources: Bateson 35MD, 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 35MD if...
- you want one that is 525kg lighter empty
- you want one that carries 525kg more
A plant trailer sized for a mini digger or small excavator, with a gas-assisted full-width ramp door for driving machines straight on and off. It is aimed at groundworkers and plant hire companies rather than general haulage.
Listed by
- Sleaford Trailers - Sleaford
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 35MD and the M-Tec 12ft x 6ft Livestock Trailer?
The Bateson 35MD is 525kg lighter empty and carries 525kg more. The Bateson 35MD is a twin-axle mini digger and excavator plant trailer; the M-Tec 12ft x 6ft Livestock Trailer is a 12ft x 6ft twin axle livestock trailer.
Which is lighter, the Bateson 35MD or the M-Tec 12ft x 6ft Livestock Trailer?
The Bateson 35MD. It is 525kg lighter empty than the M-Tec 12ft x 6ft Livestock Trailer.
Which carries more, the Bateson 35MD or the M-Tec 12ft x 6ft Livestock Trailer?
The Bateson 35MD, by 525kg.
Can I tow the Bateson 35MD 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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