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Bateson 48LT vs M-Tec 12ft x 6ft Livestock Trailer
The Bateson 48LT is 300kg lighter empty. The M-Tec 12ft x 6ft Livestock Trailer is rated 400kg heavier gross and is 14cm wider inside.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the M-Tec 12ft x 6ft Livestock Trailer weighs 300kg more empty.
- Gross weight: the M-Tec 12ft x 6ft Livestock Trailer is rated 400kg heavier gross.
- Internal width: the M-Tec 12ft x 6ft Livestock Trailer is 14cm wider inside.
- Payload: the M-Tec 12ft x 6ft Livestock Trailer carries 100kg more.
- Internal length: the M-Tec 12ft x 6ft Livestock Trailer is 2cm longer inside.
Specifications side by side
| Bateson 48LT | M-Tec 12ft x 6ft Livestock Trailer | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3100kg | 3500kg |
| Unladen weight | 950kg | 1250kg |
| Payload | 2150kg | 2250kg |
| Internal length | 3600mm | 3615mm |
| Internal width | 1710mm | 1850mm |
| Internal height | 1800mm | - |
| Axles | - | Twin (Knott Avonride) |
Sources: Bateson 48LT, 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 48LT if...
- you want one that is 300kg lighter empty
Bateson's largest standard livestock trailer, described by the maker as suited to 4x4s and larger tow vehicles. It gives farmers more capacity than the smaller 60LT-class trailers in the same range.
Listed by
- Fieldfare Trailer Centre - Salisbury
Buy or hire the 12ft x 6ft Livestock Trailer if...
- you want one that is rated 400kg heavier gross
- you want one that is 14cm wider inside
- you want one that carries 100kg more
- you want one that is 2cm longer inside
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 48LT and the M-Tec 12ft x 6ft Livestock Trailer?
The Bateson 48LT is 300kg lighter empty. The M-Tec 12ft x 6ft Livestock Trailer is rated 400kg heavier gross and is 14cm wider inside. The Bateson 48LT is a 12ft x 5ft8 twin-axle livestock trailer; the M-Tec 12ft x 6ft Livestock Trailer is a 12ft x 6ft twin axle livestock trailer.
Which is lighter, the Bateson 48LT or the M-Tec 12ft x 6ft Livestock Trailer?
The Bateson 48LT. It is 300kg lighter empty than the M-Tec 12ft x 6ft Livestock Trailer.
Which carries more, the Bateson 48LT or the M-Tec 12ft x 6ft Livestock Trailer?
The M-Tec 12ft x 6ft Livestock Trailer, by 100kg.
Can I tow the Bateson 48LT 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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