Head to head
Bateson 48LT vs Bockmann Champion C Esprit
The Bateson 48LT carries 585kg more and is rated 700kg heavier gross. The Bockmann Champion C Esprit is 50cm (1.5ft) taller inside.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Payload: the Bateson 48LT carries 585kg more.
- Gross weight: the Bateson 48LT is rated 700kg heavier gross.
- Internal height: the Bockmann Champion C Esprit is 50cm (1.5ft) taller inside.
- Internal length: the Bateson 48LT is 50cm (1.5ft) longer inside.
- Internal width: the Bateson 48LT is 6cm wider inside.
Specifications side by side
| Bateson 48LT | Bockmann Champion C Esprit | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3100kg | 2400kg |
| Payload | 2150kg | 1565kg |
| Internal length | 3600mm | 3100mm |
| Internal width | 1710mm | 1650mm |
| Internal height | 1800mm | 2300mm |
| Unladen weight | 950kg | - |
Sources: Bateson 48LT, Bockmann Champion C Esprit. 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 585kg more
- you want one that is rated 700kg heavier gross
- you want one that is 50cm (1.5ft) longer inside
- you want one that is 6cm wider inside
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 Champion C Esprit if...
- you want one that is 50cm (1.5ft) taller inside
A dressed-up version of Bockmann's aluminium Champion trailer, adding a pop-up window and styling touches over the standard Champion C. It targets private owners who want a smarter-looking aluminium trailer without moving up to the Portax range.
Listed by
- Böckmann UK Trailers & Horseboxes - Cinderford, Littledean
Common questions
What is the difference between the Bateson 48LT and the Bockmann Champion C Esprit?
The Bateson 48LT carries 585kg more and is rated 700kg heavier gross. The Bockmann Champion C Esprit is 50cm (1.5ft) taller inside. The Bateson 48LT is a 12ft x 5ft8 twin-axle livestock trailer; the Bockmann Champion C Esprit is a aluminium 2-horse trailer with a styled Esprit trim package.
Which carries more, the Bateson 48LT or the Bockmann Champion C Esprit?
The Bateson 48LT, by 585kg.
Can I tow the Bateson 48LT or the Bockmann Champion C Esprit 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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