Head to head
Bateson 100LT vs Bateson 48LT
The Bateson 100LT is rated 6.9 tonnes heavier gross and is 2.4m (8ft) longer inside.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026

Key differences
- Gross weight: the Bateson 100LT is rated 6.9 tonnes heavier gross.
- Internal length: the Bateson 100LT is 2.4m (8ft) longer inside.
- Internal width: the Bateson 100LT is 49cm (1.5ft) wider inside.
Specifications side by side
| Bateson 100LT | Bateson 48LT | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 10,000kg | 3100kg |
| Internal length | 6000mm (20ft) | 3600mm |
| Internal width | 2200mm (2300mm overall) | 1710mm |
| Wheels/tyres | 400 x 60 x 15.5 | - |
| Axles | Twin beam axles, cam brakes, leaf spring | - |
| Unladen weight | - | 950kg |
| Payload | - | 2150kg |
| Internal height | - | 1800mm |
Sources: Bateson 100LT, Bateson 48LT. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the 100LT if...
- you want one that is rated 6.9 tonnes heavier gross
- you want one that is 2.4m (8ft) longer inside
- you want one that is 49cm (1.5ft) wider inside
Bateson's largest livestock trailer, a 20ft tractor-drawn unit with a fully galvanised, demountable container. At 10 tonnes gross it suits livestock hauliers and farms moving full loads of cattle or sheep rather than the smaller trailers aimed at hobby keepers.
Listed by
- Liverseed Trailers - Preston, Lostock Hall, Penwortham
Buy or hire the 48LT if...
Bateson's largest standard livestock trailer, described by the maker as suited to 4x4s and larger tow vehicles. It gives farmers more capacity than the smaller 60LT-class trailers in the same range.
Listed by
- Fieldfare Trailer Centre - Salisbury
Common questions
What is the difference between the Bateson 100LT and the Bateson 48LT?
The Bateson 100LT is rated 6.9 tonnes heavier gross and is 2.4m (8ft) longer inside. The Bateson 100LT is a tractor-drawn livestock trailer with demountable container, 20ft; the Bateson 48LT is a 12ft x 5ft8 twin-axle livestock trailer.
Can I tow the Bateson 100LT or the Bateson 48LT on a car licence?
Bateson 100LT is rated over 3,500kg gross, which is beyond what a car can tow in the UK.
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