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Bateson PT56 vs M-Tec 14ft x 6ft Tri-Axle Livestock Trailer

The Bateson PT56 is a tri-axle hydraulic tilt platform trailer. The M-Tec 14ft x 6ft Tri-Axle Livestock Trailer is a 14ft x 6ft tri-axle livestock trailer.

Last reviewed 13 September 2026

PT56
Bateson PT56
M-Tec 14ft x 6ft Tri-Axle Livestock Trailer
M-Tec 14ft x 6ft Tri-Axle Livestock Trailer - image: Clarkes of Cavan

Specifications side by side

Bateson PT56M-Tec 14ft x 6ft Tri-Axle Livestock Trailer
AxlesTriple axle, auto-reversing overrun brakesTri-axle (3)
Gross weight3500kg-
Deck length5m (16ft)-
Deck width2.1m (7ft)-
RampHinged rear ramp, 75cm high-
Coupling-3.5 Tonne Knott coupling

Sources: Bateson PT56, M-Tec 14ft x 6ft Tri-Axle Livestock Trailer. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.

Buy or hire the PT56 if...

A tri-axle tilt-bed trailer that lowers to ground level so plant, vehicles or awkward loads can be driven or winched straight on without ramps. Its low deck and tilt action suit hire firms moving mixed loads rather than one type of vehicle.

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Buy or hire the 14ft x 6ft Tri-Axle Livestock Trailer if...

M-Tec's largest livestock trailer, aimed at farmers and hauliers moving bigger batches of cattle or sheep who need the extra deck length and load rating of a third axle over the 12ft twin-axle model.

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Full 14ft x 6ft Tri-Axle Livestock Trailer specifications →

Common questions

What is the difference between the Bateson PT56 and the M-Tec 14ft x 6ft Tri-Axle Livestock Trailer?

The Bateson PT56 is a tri-axle hydraulic tilt platform trailer; the M-Tec 14ft x 6ft Tri-Axle Livestock Trailer is a 14ft x 6ft tri-axle livestock trailer.

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