Head to head
Bateson 48LT vs Bateson Deauville
The Bateson 48LT carries 710kg more and is rated 800kg heavier gross. The Bateson Deauville is 42cm (1.5ft) taller inside.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Payload: the Bateson 48LT carries 710kg more.
- Gross weight: the Bateson 48LT is rated 800kg heavier gross.
- Internal height: the Bateson Deauville is 42cm (1.5ft) taller inside.
- Internal length: the Bateson 48LT is 41cm (1.5ft) longer inside.
- Unladen weight: the Bateson 48LT weighs 90kg more empty.
- Internal width: the Bateson 48LT is 6cm wider inside.
Specifications side by side
| Bateson 48LT | Bateson Deauville | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3100kg | 2300kg |
| Unladen weight | 950kg | 860kg |
| Payload | 2150kg | 1440kg |
| Internal length | 3600mm | 3190mm |
| Internal width | 1710mm | 1650mm |
| Internal height | 1800mm | 2220mm |
Sources: Bateson 48LT, Bateson Deauville. 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 710kg more
- you want one that is rated 800kg heavier gross
- you want one that is 41cm (1.5ft) longer inside
- you want one that is 6cm wider inside
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 Deauville if...
- you want one that is 42cm (1.5ft) taller inside
- you want one that is 90kg lighter empty
Bateson's standard horsebox trailer, fitted with a saddle rack and cover as standard, for owners of one or two horses up to 17 hands. It is positioned as a simple alternative to the pricier continental horsebox brands.
Listed by
- Fieldfare Trailer Centre - Salisbury
- R M Trailer Centre - Middlesbrough, North Ormesby
Common questions
What is the difference between the Bateson 48LT and the Bateson Deauville?
The Bateson 48LT carries 710kg more and is rated 800kg heavier gross. The Bateson Deauville is 42cm (1.5ft) taller inside. The Bateson 48LT is a 12ft x 5ft8 twin-axle livestock trailer; the Bateson Deauville is a horse trailer with saddle rack and cover.
Which is lighter, the Bateson 48LT or the Bateson Deauville?
The Bateson Deauville. It is 90kg lighter empty than the Bateson 48LT.
Which carries more, the Bateson 48LT or the Bateson Deauville?
The Bateson 48LT, by 710kg.
Can I tow the Bateson 48LT or the Bateson Deauville 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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