Head to head
Bateson 48LT vs Bockmann Big Champion E SKA
The Bockmann Big Champion E SKA is 854kg lighter empty. The Bateson 48LT carries 749kg more and is rated 700kg heavier gross.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Bateson 48LT weighs 854kg more empty.
- Payload: the Bateson 48LT carries 749kg more.
- Gross weight: the Bateson 48LT is rated 700kg heavier gross.
Specifications side by side
| Bateson 48LT | Bockmann Big Champion E SKA | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3100kg | 2400kg (GVWR) |
| Unladen weight | 950kg | 96kg (dry, chassis only figure as listed) |
| Payload | 2150kg | 1401kg |
| Internal length | 3600mm | - |
| Internal width | 1710mm | - |
| Internal height | 1800mm | - |
| Total length | - | 4726mm |
| Total width | - | 2350mm |
| Stalls | - | two 33in wide stalls, for horses up to 18hh |
Sources: Bateson 48LT, Bockmann Big Champion E SKA. 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 749kg more
- you want one that is rated 700kg 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 Big Champion E SKA if...
- you want one that is 854kg lighter empty
A German-built two-horse trailer from Bockmann's Champion range, sold in the UK through horsebox dealers. The SKA spec adds a front ramp and full-height stalls suited to taller horses, making it a step up from entry-level two-horse trailers.
Full Big Champion E SKA specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Bateson 48LT and the Bockmann Big Champion E SKA?
The Bockmann Big Champion E SKA is 854kg lighter empty. The Bateson 48LT carries 749kg more and is rated 700kg heavier gross. The Bateson 48LT is a 12ft x 5ft8 twin-axle livestock trailer; the Bockmann Big Champion E SKA is a two-stall aluminium horsebox trailer.
Which is lighter, the Bateson 48LT or the Bockmann Big Champion E SKA?
The Bockmann Big Champion E SKA. It is 854kg lighter empty than the Bateson 48LT.
Which carries more, the Bateson 48LT or the Bockmann Big Champion E SKA?
The Bateson 48LT, by 749kg.
Can I tow the Bateson 48LT or the Bockmann Big Champion E SKA 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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