Head to head
Bateson 48LT vs Bockmann HL-AL 3218/27
The Bateson 48LT is rated 400kg heavier gross and carries 16kg more.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Gross weight: the Bateson 48LT is rated 400kg heavier gross.
- Payload: the Bateson 48LT carries 16kg more.
Specifications side by side
| Bateson 48LT | Bockmann HL-AL 3218/27 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3100kg | 2700kg |
| Payload | 2150kg | 2134kg |
| Unladen weight | 950kg | - |
| Internal length | 3600mm | - |
| Internal width | 1710mm | - |
| Internal height | 1800mm | - |
| Internal bed | - | 3240mm x 1800mm |
| Axles | - | 2 |
| Brakes | - | Braked (overrun) |
Sources: Bateson 48LT, Bockmann HL-AL 3218/27. 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 400kg heavier gross
- you want one that carries 16kg more
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 HL-AL 3218/27 if...
A wider-bedded version of the HL-AL platform trailer, giving trade and construction users more deck area for the same 2.7 tonne gross weight. It is chosen when the standard HL-AL 3016 bed is too narrow for the load.
Listed by
- Böckmann UK Trailers & Horseboxes - Cinderford, Littledean
Common questions
What is the difference between the Bateson 48LT and the Bockmann HL-AL 3218/27?
The Bateson 48LT is rated 400kg heavier gross and carries 16kg more. The Bateson 48LT is a 12ft x 5ft8 twin-axle livestock trailer; the Bockmann HL-AL 3218/27 is a larger tandem-axle high-bed platform trailer.
Which carries more, the Bateson 48LT or the Bockmann HL-AL 3218/27?
The Bateson 48LT, by 16kg.
Can I tow the Bateson 48LT or the Bockmann HL-AL 3218/27 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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