Head to head
Bateson 48LT vs Bockmann Portax Esprit
The Bateson 48LT carries 593kg more and is rated 700kg heavier gross. The Bockmann Portax Esprit is 107kg lighter empty.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Payload: the Bateson 48LT carries 593kg more.
- Gross weight: the Bateson 48LT is rated 700kg heavier gross.
- Unladen weight: the Bateson 48LT weighs 107kg more empty.
Specifications side by side
| Bateson 48LT | Bockmann Portax Esprit | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3100kg | 2400kg |
| Unladen weight | 950kg | approx. 843kg |
| Payload | 2150kg | 1557kg |
| Internal length | 3600mm | - |
| Internal width | 1710mm | - |
| Internal height | 1800mm | - |
| Horse capacity | - | 2 horses |
| Body material | - | Aluminium |
Sources: Bateson 48LT, Bockmann Portax 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 593kg more
- you want one that is rated 700kg 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 Portax Esprit if...
- you want one that is 107kg lighter empty
Bockmann's entry-level model in its Portax range, built for owners wanting a durable two-horse trailer without the cost of the higher trims. Its light unladen weight keeps it towable by a mid-size 4x4 or pickup.
Listed by
- Böckmann UK Trailers & Horseboxes - Cinderford, Littledean
Common questions
What is the difference between the Bateson 48LT and the Bockmann Portax Esprit?
The Bateson 48LT carries 593kg more and is rated 700kg heavier gross. The Bockmann Portax Esprit is 107kg lighter empty. The Bateson 48LT is a 12ft x 5ft8 twin-axle livestock trailer; the Bockmann Portax Esprit is a two-horse aluminium-bodied horsebox trailer.
Which is lighter, the Bateson 48LT or the Bockmann Portax Esprit?
The Bockmann Portax Esprit. It is 107kg lighter empty than the Bateson 48LT.
Which carries more, the Bateson 48LT or the Bockmann Portax Esprit?
The Bateson 48LT, by 593kg.
Can I tow the Bateson 48LT or the Bockmann Portax 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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