Head to head
Bateson 48LT vs Bockmann Big Portax WCF -Stall-
The Bateson 48LT carries 840kg more and is rated 400kg heavier gross. The Bockmann Big Portax WCF -Stall- is 60cm (2ft) taller inside and is 55cm (2ft) longer inside.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Payload: the Bateson 48LT carries 840kg more.
- Internal height: the Bockmann Big Portax WCF -Stall- is 60cm (2ft) taller inside.
- Internal length: the Bockmann Big Portax WCF -Stall- is 55cm (2ft) longer inside.
- Gross weight: the Bateson 48LT is rated 400kg heavier gross.
- Internal width: the Bockmann Big Portax WCF -Stall- is 15cm wider inside.
Specifications side by side
| Bateson 48LT | Bockmann Big Portax WCF -Stall- | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3100kg | 2700kg |
| Payload | 2150kg | 1310kg |
| Internal length | 3600mm | 4150mm |
| Internal width | 1710mm | 1855mm |
| Internal height | 1800mm | 2400mm |
| Unladen weight | 950kg | - |
Sources: Bateson 48LT, Bockmann Big Portax WCF -Stall-. 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 840kg more
- you want one that is rated 400kg 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 Portax WCF -Stall- if...
- you want one that is 60cm (2ft) taller inside
- you want one that is 55cm (2ft) longer inside
- you want one that is 15cm wider inside
The largest Portax body with a walk-in tack room and a stall-type partition rather than a fixed centre post, aimed at owners of big horses or those who want to load side by side. It is a step up in space from the standard Big Portax.
Listed by
- Böckmann UK Trailers & Horseboxes - Cinderford, Littledean
Common questions
What is the difference between the Bateson 48LT and the Bockmann Big Portax WCF -Stall-?
The Bateson 48LT carries 840kg more and is rated 400kg heavier gross. The Bockmann Big Portax WCF -Stall- is 60cm (2ft) taller inside and is 55cm (2ft) longer inside. The Bateson 48LT is a 12ft x 5ft8 twin-axle livestock trailer; the Bockmann Big Portax WCF -Stall- is a large aluminium horse trailer with a stall partition system.
Which carries more, the Bateson 48LT or the Bockmann Big Portax WCF -Stall-?
The Bateson 48LT, by 840kg.
Can I tow the Bateson 48LT or the Bockmann Big Portax WCF -Stall- 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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