Bateson Trailers

Sleaford Trailers is an official supplier of the full range of Bateson trailers, one of the UK’s most respected trailer manufacturers. With over 100 models available and a history dating back to 1934, Bateson Trailers are known for their durability, quality, and innovative design.

All Bateson trailers are fully galvanised and fitted with Avonride rubber suspension for excellent towing stability and reduced maintenance.

Popular Bateson Trailer Models

Here are just some of the Bateson trailers we can supply. Many variants and customisations are available, please contact us to discuss your requirements.

Platform Trailer

Platform trailer fitted with double dropside kit. 2000kgs gross weight. The range extends from 2000kgs to 3500kgs and such extras as mesh side kit and slide out steel ramps are available. Sizes are from 8′ x 5′ to 16′ x 7’6″. Longer sizes are available to special order.

Hydraulic Tilt Plant Trailer

Heavy duty plant trailers are available in 3 weight ranges, 2 tonne, 2.6 tonne and the maximum permitted weight 3.5 tonne, they are available in 3 body lengths 2.5m, 3m and 3.6m (approx. 8’, 10’ and 12’) and 4 widths approx. 4’ 5’, 5’6” and 6’. Trailers fitted with a hydraulic tilt and ramp door are designed to provide a low approach angle needed for scissor lifts and similar machines.

Unbraked Trailers

This range starts at 5′ x 3′. They are all unbraked. The 5′ x 3′ has a gross weight of 550 kgs. The model shown is the B84 model at 8 x 4, optional mesh side kit and ramp tail, it can have just the ramp or the ramp and mesh kit. Gross weight of the larger models is 750kgs. Sizes are 6′ x 4′, 8′ x 4′ or 8′ x 5′ . A range of options which includes rear prop stands, ladder rack or full mesh kit is available. Both the 8′ x 4′ and 8′ x 5′ can carry 8 x 4 sheets of material laid flat.

Unbraked Trailers

This is the 520 model. Unbraked and a very versatile little trailer. 7′ long by 4′ wide. It is available either as a single axle at 550kgs gross (The 520) or, as shown below, at 750 kgs with twin axles

Unbraked Trailers

Model 720 is a lightweight fully galvanised general purpose trailer, for use on or off road.With a gross weight of 750kg, it does not require overrun brakes and is suitable for use behind most cars, quad bikes and small tractors.

Livestock Trailers

Bateson Livestock Trailers have been in production for over 70 years during which time they have developed continuously to keep abreast of ever changing legislation with regard to motor vehicles and the transport of animals. All standard models have a hot dipped galvanised chassis and are panelled with 2 mm toughened alloy sides and a heat reflecting, plastic coated galvanised steel roof, two rows of recessed vent channels are fitted with punched holes, allowing permanent ventilation, minimising water ingress and eliminating the possibility of trapping animals. The floor is an 18 mm Phenol coated panel covered with aluminium tread-plate. All trailers up to 3500 kg are fitted with independent suspension axles and auto-reversing brakes. Full road lights, locking hitch and spare wheel are all standard.

Livestock Trailers

In the twin axle range the sizes vary from 8′ x 5′, 9′ x 5′, 10′ x 5′ and a wider one at 10′ x 5′ 8″. A high roof option is available. There is a twin axle version with wheels under the floor and a demountable body enabling the trailer to be used to carry such items as hay and straw and machinery etc. There are also two livestock trailers available to be towed by tractors. Gross weights of 8000kgs and 1000kgs. The livestock body can be removed to enable dual use.

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