Head to head
Bateson 48LT vs Bateson PT66
The Bateson PT66 carries 415kg more and is rated 400kg heavier gross.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Payload: the Bateson PT66 carries 415kg more.
- Gross weight: the Bateson PT66 is rated 400kg heavier gross.
- Unladen weight: the Bateson 48LT weighs 15kg more empty.
Specifications side by side
| Bateson 48LT | Bateson PT66 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3100kg | 3500kg |
| Unladen weight | 950kg | 935kg |
| Payload | 2150kg | 2565kg |
| Internal length | 3600mm | - |
| Internal width | 1710mm | - |
| Internal height | 1800mm | - |
| Bed size | - | 5660mm x 2100mm (18' x 7') |
| Axles | - | Triple |
Sources: Bateson 48LT, Bateson PT66. 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 PT66 if...
- you want one that carries 415kg more
- you want one that is rated 400kg heavier gross
- you want one that is 15kg lighter empty
Bateson's largest hydraulic tilt trailer with triple hinged steel sides, used to move light commercial vehicles, plant and ground maintenance machinery. Its hydraulic tilt bed lets one person load without ramps.
Listed by
- Warrior Trailers Limited - Worcester
Common questions
What is the difference between the Bateson 48LT and the Bateson PT66?
The Bateson PT66 carries 415kg more and is rated 400kg heavier gross. The Bateson 48LT is a 12ft x 5ft8 twin-axle livestock trailer; the Bateson PT66 is a triple axle hydraulic tilt platform trailer.
Which is lighter, the Bateson 48LT or the Bateson PT66?
The Bateson PT66. It is 15kg lighter empty than the Bateson 48LT.
Which carries more, the Bateson 48LT or the Bateson PT66?
The Bateson PT66, by 415kg.
Can I tow the Bateson 48LT or the Bateson PT66 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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