Head to head
Bateson 48LT vs Bockmann Grand Master SR
The Bateson 48LT carries 688kg more and is rated 400kg heavier gross. The Bockmann Grand Master SR is 50cm (1.5ft) taller inside and is 30cm longer inside.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Payload: the Bateson 48LT carries 688kg more.
- Internal height: the Bockmann Grand Master SR is 50cm (1.5ft) taller inside.
- Gross weight: the Bateson 48LT is rated 400kg heavier gross.
- Internal length: the Bockmann Grand Master SR is 30cm longer inside.
- Internal width: the Bockmann Grand Master SR is 4cm wider inside.
Specifications side by side
| Bateson 48LT | Bockmann Grand Master SR | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3100kg | 2700kg |
| Payload | 2150kg | 1462kg |
| Internal length | 3600mm | 3900mm |
| Internal width | 1710mm | 1750mm |
| Internal height | 1800mm | 2300mm |
| Unladen weight | 950kg | - |
Sources: Bateson 48LT, Bockmann Grand Master SR. 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 688kg 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 Grand Master SR if...
- you want one that is 50cm (1.5ft) taller inside
- you want one that is 30cm longer inside
- you want one that is 4cm wider inside
The top trim of the Master line, with a walk-in tack room and centre-post partition for owners who want more storage and easier loading than the basic Master. Suits liveries and competition riders travelling one or two larger horses.
Listed by
- Böckmann UK Trailers & Horseboxes - Cinderford, Littledean
Common questions
What is the difference between the Bateson 48LT and the Bockmann Grand Master SR?
The Bateson 48LT carries 688kg more and is rated 400kg heavier gross. The Bockmann Grand Master SR is 50cm (1.5ft) taller inside and is 30cm longer inside. The Bateson 48LT is a 12ft x 5ft8 twin-axle livestock trailer; the Bockmann Grand Master SR is a larger polyester 2-horse trailer with walk-in tack room.
Which carries more, the Bateson 48LT or the Bockmann Grand Master SR?
The Bateson 48LT, by 688kg.
Can I tow the Bateson 48LT or the Bockmann Grand Master SR 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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