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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

100LT
Bateson 100LT
Bateson 48LT
Bateson 48LT - image: Fieldfare Trailer Centre

Key differences

Specifications side by side

Bateson 100LTBateson 48LT
Gross weight10,000kg3100kg
Internal length6000mm (20ft)3600mm
Internal width2200mm (2300mm overall)1710mm
Wheels/tyres400 x 60 x 15.5-
AxlesTwin 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.

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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.

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Full 48LT specifications →

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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