Head to head
Bateson 48LT vs Bateson 72H Unbraked Tipping Trailer
The Bateson 48LT carries 1,738kg more and is rated 2,350kg heavier gross. The Bateson 72H Unbraked Tipping Trailer is 612kg lighter empty.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Payload: the Bateson 48LT carries 1,738kg more.
- Gross weight: the Bateson 48LT is rated 2,350kg heavier gross.
- Unladen weight: the Bateson 48LT weighs 612kg more empty.
Specifications side by side
| Bateson 48LT | Bateson 72H Unbraked Tipping Trailer | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3100kg | 750kg |
| Unladen weight | 950kg | 338kg |
| Payload | 2150kg | 412kg |
| Internal length | 3600mm | - |
| Internal width | 1710mm | - |
| Internal height | 1800mm | - |
| Internal bed | - | 2100mm x 1250mm |
| Axles | - | 1 |
| Brakes | - | Unbraked |
Sources: Bateson 48LT, Bateson 72H Unbraked Tipping Trailer. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the 48LT if...
- you want one that carries 1,738kg more
- you want one that is rated 2,350kg heavier gross
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
Buy or hire the 72H Unbraked Tipping Trailer if...
- you want one that is 612kg lighter empty
A light tipping trailer aimed at gardeners and smallholders moving mowers, tools or loose garden waste, small enough to stay in the unbraked towing class. Its side-tip mechanism keeps the ramp door usable when tipped.
Listed by
- Böckmann UK Trailers & Horseboxes - Cinderford, Littledean
Common questions
What is the difference between the Bateson 48LT and the Bateson 72H Unbraked Tipping Trailer?
The Bateson 48LT carries 1,738kg more and is rated 2,350kg heavier gross. The Bateson 72H Unbraked Tipping Trailer is 612kg lighter empty. The Bateson 48LT is a 12ft x 5ft8 twin-axle livestock trailer; the Bateson 72H Unbraked Tipping Trailer is a small unbraked tipping trailer.
Which is lighter, the Bateson 48LT or the Bateson 72H Unbraked Tipping Trailer?
The Bateson 72H Unbraked Tipping Trailer. It is 612kg lighter empty than the Bateson 48LT.
Which carries more, the Bateson 48LT or the Bateson 72H Unbraked Tipping Trailer?
The Bateson 48LT, by 1,738kg.
Can I tow the Bateson 48LT or the Bateson 72H Unbraked Tipping Trailer 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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