Head to head
Bateson 12LT vs Woodford Widebody
The Woodford Widebody is 20kg lighter empty. The Bateson 12LT carries 10kg more.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Bateson 12LT weighs 20kg more empty.
- Payload: the Bateson 12LT carries 10kg more.
Specifications side by side
| Bateson 12LT | Woodford Widebody | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 1300kg | 1300kg to 3500kg |
| Unladen weight | 350kg | 330kg to 694kg |
| Payload | 950kg | 940kg to 2806kg |
| Internal length | 1800mm / 5'11" | - |
| Internal width | 1200mm / 3'11" | - |
| Internal height | 1200mm / 3'11" | - |
| Internal bed | - | 8ft to 16ft long x 5ft 10in to 6ft 6in wide |
| Axles | - | Single or Twin |
Sources: Bateson 12LT, Woodford Widebody. 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 carries 10kg 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 Widebody if...
- you want one that is 20kg lighter empty
A wide-bed transporter for owners of low, wide performance and classic cars who need more deck width than a standard car trailer offers. The broad spread of gross weights and lengths covers everything from a single lightweight kit car to a heavier twin-axle load.
Listed by
- MANA Trailers and Towing LTD - Usk, Monkswood
- Southern County Trailers Ltd - Southampton, West End
Common questions
What is the difference between the Bateson 12LT and the Woodford Widebody?
The Woodford Widebody is 20kg lighter empty. The Bateson 12LT carries 10kg more. The Bateson 12LT is a the smallest trailer in Bateson's livestock range, a single-axle trailer for calves, sheep and pigs.; the Woodford Widebody is a a wide flatbed vehicle transporter offered across 13 length and axle combinations.
Which is lighter, the Bateson 12LT or the Woodford Widebody?
The Woodford Widebody. It is 20kg lighter empty than the Bateson 12LT.
Which carries more, the Bateson 12LT or the Woodford Widebody?
The Bateson 12LT, by 10kg.
Can I tow the Bateson 12LT or the Woodford Widebody 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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