Head to head
Bateson 12LT vs Debon Cargo 1300
The Bateson 12LT is 130kg lighter empty and carries 130kg more.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Debon Cargo 1300 weighs 130kg more empty.
- Payload: the Bateson 12LT carries 130kg more.
Specifications side by side
| Bateson 12LT | Debon Cargo 1300 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 1300kg | 1300kg |
| Unladen weight | 350kg | 480kg |
| Payload | 950kg | 820kg |
| Internal length | 1800mm / 5'11" | - |
| Internal width | 1200mm / 3'11" | - |
| Internal height | 1200mm / 3'11" | - |
Sources: Bateson 12LT, Debon Cargo 1300. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the 12LT if...
- you want one that is 130kg lighter empty
- you want one that carries 130kg more
The 12LT is Bateson's entry-level livestock trailer, the only single-axle model in its livestock range, aimed at smallholders and farmers moving calves, sheep or pigs in smaller numbers than a full cattle trailer would carry. Its low GVW keeps it towable by smaller 4x4s and pickups.
Listed by
- Liverseed Trailers - Preston, Lostock Hall, Penwortham
Buy or hire the Cargo 1300 if...
A lightweight cargo box aimed at buyers wanting simple, secure storage for tools or stock without the extra features of the C-series.
Listed by
- A & M Trailers & Trailer Parts - Armagh, Milford
Common questions
What is the difference between the Bateson 12LT and the Debon Cargo 1300?
The Bateson 12LT is 130kg lighter empty and carries 130kg more. The Bateson 12LT is a the smallest trailer in Bateson's livestock range, a single-axle trailer for calves, sheep and pigs.; the Debon Cargo 1300 is a a single-axle enclosed box van trailer rated at 1300kg gross weight..
Which is lighter, the Bateson 12LT or the Debon Cargo 1300?
The Bateson 12LT. It is 130kg lighter empty than the Debon Cargo 1300.
Which carries more, the Bateson 12LT or the Debon Cargo 1300?
The Bateson 12LT, by 130kg.
Can I tow the Bateson 12LT or the Debon Cargo 1300 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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