Head to head
Bateson 355B vs Bateson 48LT
The Bateson 355B carries 550kg more and is 150kg lighter empty.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Payload: the Bateson 355B carries 550kg more.
- Unladen weight: the Bateson 48LT weighs 150kg more empty.
- Gross weight: the Bateson 355B is rated 400kg heavier gross.
Specifications side by side
| Bateson 355B | Bateson 48LT | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3500kg | 3100kg |
| Unladen weight | 800kg | 950kg |
| Payload | 2700kg | 2150kg |
| Deck length | 5000mm | - |
| Deck width | 2100mm | - |
| Axles | Twin axle | - |
| Internal length | - | 3600mm |
| Internal width | - | 1710mm |
| Internal height | - | 1800mm |
Sources: Bateson 355B, Bateson 48LT. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the 355B if...
- you want one that carries 550kg more
- you want one that is 150kg lighter empty
- you want one that is rated 400kg heavier gross
Bateson's most popular beavertail transporter, used by garages, race teams and recovery operators to load a car under its own power up a shallow ramp rather than winching it onto a flat deck. It comes with ramps and a hand winch as standard.
Listed by
- Mid Norfolk Trailer Sales & Hire LTD - King's Lynn
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 355B and the Bateson 48LT?
The Bateson 355B carries 550kg more and is 150kg lighter empty. The Bateson 355B is a twin axle beavertail car transporter trailer; the Bateson 48LT is a 12ft x 5ft8 twin-axle livestock trailer.
Which is lighter, the Bateson 355B or the Bateson 48LT?
The Bateson 355B. It is 150kg lighter empty than the Bateson 48LT.
Which carries more, the Bateson 355B or the Bateson 48LT?
The Bateson 355B, by 550kg.
Can I tow the Bateson 355B 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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