Head to head
Bateson 35-16 vs Bateson 48LT
The Bateson 35-16 carries 520kg more and is rated 400kg heavier gross.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Payload: the Bateson 35-16 carries 520kg more.
- Gross weight: the Bateson 35-16 is rated 400kg heavier gross.
Specifications side by side
| Bateson 35-16 | Bateson 48LT | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3500kg | 3100kg |
| Payload | 2670kg | 2150kg |
| Size | 16' x 6'2" | - |
| Unladen weight | - | 950kg |
| Internal length | - | 3600mm |
| Internal width | - | 1710mm |
| Internal height | - | 1800mm |
Sources: Bateson 35-16, Bateson 48LT. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the 35-16 if...
- you want one that carries 520kg more
- you want one that is rated 400kg heavier gross
A 16-foot tilt-bed transporter used to move 4x4s, plant and light machinery without loading ramps, since the whole bed tilts to ground level. A staple of small plant hire and vehicle recovery fleets.
Listed by
- Warrior Trailers Limited - Worcester
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 35-16 and the Bateson 48LT?
The Bateson 35-16 carries 520kg more and is rated 400kg heavier gross. The Bateson 35-16 is a twin-axle hydraulic tilt transporter trailer; the Bateson 48LT is a 12ft x 5ft8 twin-axle livestock trailer.
Which carries more, the Bateson 35-16 or the Bateson 48LT?
The Bateson 35-16, by 520kg.
Can I tow the Bateson 35-16 or the Bateson 48LT 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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