Head to head
Bateson PT44 vs M-Tec 12ft x 6ft Livestock Trailer
The Bateson PT44 is 480kg lighter empty. The M-Tec 12ft x 6ft Livestock Trailer is rated 750kg heavier gross and carries 270kg more.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the M-Tec 12ft x 6ft Livestock Trailer weighs 480kg more empty.
- Gross weight: the M-Tec 12ft x 6ft Livestock Trailer is rated 750kg heavier gross.
- Payload: the M-Tec 12ft x 6ft Livestock Trailer carries 270kg more.
Specifications side by side
| Bateson PT44 | M-Tec 12ft x 6ft Livestock Trailer | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2750kg | 3500kg |
| Unladen weight | 770kg | 1250kg |
| Payload | 1980kg | 2250kg |
| Axles | Twin axle | Twin (Knott Avonride) |
| Overall length | 5950mm | - |
| Overall width | 2180mm | - |
| Internal deck | 4500mm x 2100mm (LxW) | - |
| Internal length | - | 3615mm |
| Internal width | - | 1850mm |
Sources: Bateson PT44, 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 PT44 if...
- you want one that is 480kg lighter empty
Bateson's 14ft x 7ft tilt-bed trailer, supplied with steel sides, ramps and a winch as standard. Used to load and carry cars, quads and small plant, it is one of the most widely stocked hydraulic tilt trailers among UK hire and trailer-sales firms.
Listed by
- Warrior Trailers Limited - Worcester
- 1Stop Trailers Ltd - Sudbury, Little Waldingfield
Buy or hire the 12ft x 6ft Livestock Trailer if...
- you want one that is rated 750kg heavier gross
- you want one that carries 270kg more
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 PT44 and the M-Tec 12ft x 6ft Livestock Trailer?
The Bateson PT44 is 480kg lighter empty. The M-Tec 12ft x 6ft Livestock Trailer is rated 750kg heavier gross and carries 270kg more. The Bateson PT44 is a hydraulic tilt platform trailer with winch; the M-Tec 12ft x 6ft Livestock Trailer is a 12ft x 6ft twin axle livestock trailer.
Which is lighter, the Bateson PT44 or the M-Tec 12ft x 6ft Livestock Trailer?
The Bateson PT44. It is 480kg lighter empty than the M-Tec 12ft x 6ft Livestock Trailer.
Which carries more, the Bateson PT44 or the M-Tec 12ft x 6ft Livestock Trailer?
The M-Tec 12ft x 6ft Livestock Trailer, by 270kg.
Can I tow the Bateson PT44 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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