Head to head
Bateson PT66 vs M-Tec 12ft x 6ft Livestock Trailer
The Bateson PT66 is 315kg lighter empty and carries 315kg more.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the M-Tec 12ft x 6ft Livestock Trailer weighs 315kg more empty.
- Payload: the Bateson PT66 carries 315kg more.
Specifications side by side
| Bateson PT66 | M-Tec 12ft x 6ft Livestock Trailer | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3500kg | 3500kg |
| Unladen weight | 935kg | 1250kg |
| Payload | 2565kg | 2250kg |
| Axles | Triple | Twin (Knott Avonride) |
| Bed size | 5660mm x 2100mm (18' x 7') | - |
| Internal length | - | 3615mm |
| Internal width | - | 1850mm |
Sources: Bateson PT66, 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 PT66 if...
- you want one that is 315kg lighter empty
- you want one that carries 315kg more
Bateson's largest hydraulic tilt trailer with triple hinged steel sides, used to move light commercial vehicles, plant and ground maintenance machinery. Its hydraulic tilt bed lets one person load without ramps.
Listed by
- Warrior Trailers Limited - Worcester
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 PT66 and the M-Tec 12ft x 6ft Livestock Trailer?
The Bateson PT66 is 315kg lighter empty and carries 315kg more. The Bateson PT66 is a triple axle hydraulic tilt platform trailer; the M-Tec 12ft x 6ft Livestock Trailer is a 12ft x 6ft twin axle livestock trailer.
Which is lighter, the Bateson PT66 or the M-Tec 12ft x 6ft Livestock Trailer?
The Bateson PT66. It is 315kg lighter empty than the M-Tec 12ft x 6ft Livestock Trailer.
Which carries more, the Bateson PT66 or the M-Tec 12ft x 6ft Livestock Trailer?
The Bateson PT66, by 315kg.
Can I tow the Bateson PT66 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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