Head to head
Bateson 48LT vs Bockmann TL-AL 1711/75
The Bateson 48LT is rated 2,350kg heavier gross and carries 1,534kg more.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Gross weight: the Bateson 48LT is rated 2,350kg heavier gross.
- Payload: the Bateson 48LT carries 1,534kg more.
Specifications side by side
| Bateson 48LT | Bockmann TL-AL 1711/75 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3100kg | 750kg |
| Payload | 2150kg | 616kg |
| Unladen weight | 950kg | - |
| Internal length | 3600mm | - |
| Internal width | 1710mm | - |
| Internal height | 1800mm | - |
| Internal bed | - | 1790mm x 1110mm |
| Axles | - | 1 |
Sources: Bateson 48LT, Bockmann TL-AL 1711/75. 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 2,350kg heavier gross
- you want one that carries 1,534kg 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 TL-AL 1711/75 if...
A compact unbraked-class aluminium trailer for light loads such as garden machinery or small quads, bought by tradespeople and private users who want something towable behind a car. It is one of the smallest trailers in Bockmann's TL-AL utility range.
Listed by
- Böckmann UK Trailers & Horseboxes - Cinderford, Littledean
Common questions
What is the difference between the Bateson 48LT and the Bockmann TL-AL 1711/75?
The Bateson 48LT is rated 2,350kg heavier gross and carries 1,534kg more. The Bateson 48LT is a 12ft x 5ft8 twin-axle livestock trailer; the Bockmann TL-AL 1711/75 is a small aluminium low-loader box trailer.
Which carries more, the Bateson 48LT or the Bockmann TL-AL 1711/75?
The Bateson 48LT, by 1,534kg.
Can I tow the Bateson 48LT or the Bockmann TL-AL 1711/75 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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