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Bateson PT56 vs M-Tec 8ft x 4ft Livestock Trailer
The Bateson PT56 is a tri-axle hydraulic tilt platform trailer. The M-Tec 8ft x 4ft Livestock Trailer is a livestock trailer.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Specifications side by side
| Bateson PT56 | M-Tec 8ft x 4ft Livestock Trailer | |
|---|---|---|
| Axles | Triple axle, auto-reversing overrun brakes | Single |
| Gross weight | 3500kg | - |
| Deck length | 5m (16ft) | - |
| Deck width | 2.1m (7ft) | - |
| Ramp | Hinged rear ramp, 75cm high | - |
| Size | - | 8ft x 4ft |
Sources: Bateson PT56, M-Tec 8ft x 4ft 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.
Listed by
- Warrior Trailers Limited - Worcester
Buy or hire the 8ft x 4ft Livestock Trailer if...
M Tec 8ft x 4ft Livestock Trailer, carried by UK dealers and hire companies listed on GetBrent for sale. Livestock trailers move sheep, pigs and cattle between fields, markets and abattoirs, and are standard kit on smallholdings and farms.
Full 8ft x 4ft Livestock Trailer specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Bateson PT56 and the M-Tec 8ft x 4ft Livestock Trailer?
The Bateson PT56 is a tri-axle hydraulic tilt platform trailer; the M-Tec 8ft x 4ft Livestock Trailer is a livestock trailer.
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