Head to head
Bateson 48LT vs Bockmann Master
The Bateson 48LT carries 834kg more and is rated 700kg heavier gross. The Bockmann Master is 55cm (2ft) taller inside.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Payload: the Bateson 48LT carries 834kg more.
- Internal height: the Bockmann Master is 55cm (2ft) taller inside.
- Gross weight: the Bateson 48LT is rated 700kg heavier gross.
- Internal width: the Bateson 48LT is 6cm wider inside.
- Internal length: the Bateson 48LT is 4cm longer inside.
Specifications side by side
| Bateson 48LT | Bockmann Master | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3100kg | 2400kg |
| Payload | 2150kg | 1316kg |
| Internal length | 3600mm | 3560mm |
| Internal width | 1710mm | 1650mm |
| Internal height | 1800mm | 2350mm |
| Unladen weight | 950kg | - |
Sources: Bateson 48LT, Bockmann Master. 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 834kg more
- you want one that is rated 700kg heavier gross
- you want one that is 6cm wider inside
- you want one that is 4cm longer 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 Master if...
- you want one that is 55cm (2ft) taller inside
The entry point into Bockmann's polyester-bodied trailer range, aimed at owners of one or two horses who want a simple, low-maintenance trailer rather than an aluminium premium model. It competes on price against other basic 2-horse trailers.
Full Master specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Bateson 48LT and the Bockmann Master?
The Bateson 48LT carries 834kg more and is rated 700kg heavier gross. The Bockmann Master is 55cm (2ft) taller inside. The Bateson 48LT is a 12ft x 5ft8 twin-axle livestock trailer; the Bockmann Master is a polyester-bodied 2-horse trailer with tack room.
Which carries more, the Bateson 48LT or the Bockmann Master?
The Bateson 48LT, by 834kg.
Can I tow the Bateson 48LT or the Bockmann Master 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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