Head to head
Bateson 48LT vs Bockmann Traveller G2
The Bateson 48LT carries 745kg more and is rated 400kg heavier gross. The Bockmann Traveller G2 is 60cm (2ft) taller inside and is 29cm wider inside.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Payload: the Bateson 48LT carries 745kg more.
- Internal height: the Bockmann Traveller G2 is 60cm (2ft) taller inside.
- Internal width: the Bockmann Traveller G2 is 29cm wider inside.
- Gross weight: the Bateson 48LT is rated 400kg heavier gross.
- Internal length: the Bateson 48LT is 3cm longer inside.
Specifications side by side
| Bateson 48LT | Bockmann Traveller G2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3100kg | 2700kg |
| Payload | 2150kg | 1405kg |
| Internal length | 3600mm | 3570mm |
| Internal width | 1710mm | 2000mm |
| Internal height | 1800mm | 2400mm |
| Unladen weight | 950kg | - |
Sources: Bateson 48LT, Bockmann Traveller G2. 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 745kg more
- you want one that is rated 400kg heavier gross
- you want one that is 3cm 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 Traveller G2 if...
- you want one that is 60cm (2ft) taller inside
- you want one that is 29cm wider inside
Part of Bockmann's Traveller line built specifically for taller, wider-bodied horses, with more headroom and width than the equivalent K-series trailer. It suits owners of large warmbloods who need extra clearance.
Listed by
- Böckmann UK Trailers & Horseboxes - Cinderford, Littledean
Common questions
What is the difference between the Bateson 48LT and the Bockmann Traveller G2?
The Bateson 48LT carries 745kg more and is rated 400kg heavier gross. The Bockmann Traveller G2 is 60cm (2ft) taller inside and is 29cm wider inside. The Bateson 48LT is a 12ft x 5ft8 twin-axle livestock trailer; the Bockmann Traveller G2 is a aluminium trailer for large horses with a walk-in tack room.
Which carries more, the Bateson 48LT or the Bockmann Traveller G2?
The Bateson 48LT, by 745kg.
Can I tow the Bateson 48LT or the Bockmann Traveller G2 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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