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Bateson 48LT vs Bockmann BT-ST 3016/35 AS

The Bateson 48LT is rated 370kg heavier gross.

Last reviewed 13 September 2026

Bateson 48LT
Bateson 48LT - image: Fieldfare Trailer Centre
Bockmann BT-ST 3016/35 AS
Bockmann BT-ST 3016/35 AS - image: courtfarmgarage.co.uk

Key differences

Specifications side by side

Bateson 48LTBockmann BT-ST 3016/35 AS
Gross weight3100kg2730kg
Unladen weight950kg-
Payload2150kg-
Internal length3600mm-
Internal width1710mm-
Internal height1800mm-
Axles-Twin
Brakes-Braked

Sources: Bateson 48LT, Bockmann BT-ST 3016/35 AS. 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 is rated 370kg 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.

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Full 48LT specifications →

Buy or hire the BT-ST 3016/35 AS if...

Bockmann BT-ST 3016/35 AS, carried by UK dealers and hire companies listed on GetBrent for sale. Plant trailers are the working end of groundworks: contractors and hire firms use them to move mini diggers, dumpers and rollers between sites.

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Full BT-ST 3016/35 AS specifications →

Common questions

What is the difference between the Bateson 48LT and the Bockmann BT-ST 3016/35 AS?

The Bateson 48LT is rated 370kg heavier gross. The Bateson 48LT is a 12ft x 5ft8 twin-axle livestock trailer; the Bockmann BT-ST 3016/35 AS is a plant trailer.

Can I tow the Bateson 48LT or the Bockmann BT-ST 3016/35 AS 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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