Head to head
Bateson 35MD vs Bateson 48LT
The Bateson 35MD is 225kg lighter empty and carries 625kg more.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Bateson 48LT weighs 225kg more empty.
- Payload: the Bateson 35MD carries 625kg more.
- Gross weight: the Bateson 35MD is rated 400kg heavier gross.
Specifications side by side
| Bateson 35MD | Bateson 48LT | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3500kg | 3100kg |
| Unladen weight | 725kg | 950kg |
| Payload | 2775kg | 2150kg |
| Internal bed | 3030mm x 1680mm | - |
| Internal length | - | 3600mm |
| Internal width | - | 1710mm |
| Internal height | - | 1800mm |
Sources: Bateson 35MD, Bateson 48LT. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the 35MD if...
- you want one that is 225kg lighter empty
- you want one that carries 625kg more
- you want one that is rated 400kg heavier gross
A plant trailer sized for a mini digger or small excavator, with a gas-assisted full-width ramp door for driving machines straight on and off. It is aimed at groundworkers and plant hire companies rather than general haulage.
Full 35MD specifications →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 35MD and the Bateson 48LT?
The Bateson 35MD is 225kg lighter empty and carries 625kg more. The Bateson 35MD is a twin-axle mini digger and excavator plant trailer; the Bateson 48LT is a 12ft x 5ft8 twin-axle livestock trailer.
Which is lighter, the Bateson 35MD or the Bateson 48LT?
The Bateson 35MD. It is 225kg lighter empty than the Bateson 48LT.
Which carries more, the Bateson 35MD or the Bateson 48LT?
The Bateson 35MD, by 625kg.
Can I tow the Bateson 35MD 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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