Head to head
Bateson 48LT vs Bateson PT56
The Bateson PT56 is rated 400kg heavier gross.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Gross weight: the Bateson PT56 is rated 400kg heavier gross.
Specifications side by side
| Bateson 48LT | Bateson PT56 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3100kg | 3500kg |
| Unladen weight | 950kg | - |
| Payload | 2150kg | - |
| Internal length | 3600mm | - |
| Internal width | 1710mm | - |
| Internal height | 1800mm | - |
| Deck length | - | 5m (16ft) |
| Deck width | - | 2.1m (7ft) |
| Axles | - | Triple axle, auto-reversing overrun brakes |
| Ramp | - | Hinged rear ramp, 75cm high |
Sources: Bateson 48LT, Bateson PT56. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
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
Buy or hire the PT56 if...
- you want one that is rated 400kg heavier gross
A tri-axle tilt-bed trailer that lowers to ground level so plant, vehicles or awkward loads can be driven or winched straight on without ramps. Its low deck and tilt action suit hire firms moving mixed loads rather than one type of vehicle.
Listed by
- Warrior Trailers Limited - Worcester
Common questions
What is the difference between the Bateson 48LT and the Bateson PT56?
The Bateson PT56 is rated 400kg heavier gross. The Bateson 48LT is a 12ft x 5ft8 twin-axle livestock trailer; the Bateson PT56 is a tri-axle hydraulic tilt platform trailer.
Can I tow the Bateson 48LT or the Bateson PT56 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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