Head to head
Bateson 48LT vs Bockmann Portax L K
The Bateson 48LT carries 832kg more and is rated 600kg heavier gross. The Bockmann Portax L K is 50cm (1.5ft) taller inside and is 53cm (1.5ft) longer inside.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Payload: the Bateson 48LT carries 832kg more.
- Internal height: the Bockmann Portax L K is 50cm (1.5ft) taller inside.
- Gross weight: the Bateson 48LT is rated 600kg heavier gross.
- Internal length: the Bockmann Portax L K is 53cm (1.5ft) longer inside.
- Internal width: the Bockmann Portax L K is 4cm wider inside.
Specifications side by side
| Bateson 48LT | Bockmann Portax L K | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3100kg | 2500kg |
| Payload | 2150kg | 1318kg |
| Internal length | 3600mm | 4125mm |
| Internal width | 1710mm | 1750mm |
| Internal height | 1800mm | 2300mm |
| Unladen weight | 950kg | - |
Sources: Bateson 48LT, Bockmann Portax L K. 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 832kg more
- you want one that is rated 600kg 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 L K if...
- you want one that is 50cm (1.5ft) taller inside
- you want one that is 53cm (1.5ft) longer inside
- you want one that is 4cm wider inside
The longer 'L' version of the Portax K, giving taller or bigger horses more room while keeping the front-exit layout. It appeals to owners of warmbloods or cobs who found the standard Portax K too tight.
Listed by
- Böckmann UK Trailers & Horseboxes - Cinderford, Littledean
Common questions
What is the difference between the Bateson 48LT and the Bockmann Portax L K?
The Bateson 48LT carries 832kg more and is rated 600kg heavier gross. The Bockmann Portax L K is 50cm (1.5ft) taller inside and is 53cm (1.5ft) longer inside. The Bateson 48LT is a 12ft x 5ft8 twin-axle livestock trailer; the Bockmann Portax L K is a long-wheelbase aluminium 2-horse trailer with front exit.
Which carries more, the Bateson 48LT or the Bockmann Portax L K?
The Bateson 48LT, by 832kg.
Can I tow the Bateson 48LT or the Bockmann Portax L K 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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