Head to head
Bateson 48LT vs Brian James A-Max 305
The Bateson 48LT is rated 500kg heavier gross and carries 115kg more.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Gross weight: the Bateson 48LT is rated 500kg heavier gross.
- Payload: the Bateson 48LT carries 115kg more.
Specifications side by side
| Bateson 48LT | Brian James A-Max 305 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3100kg | 2600kg |
| Payload | 2150kg | 2035kg |
| Unladen weight | 950kg | - |
| Internal length | 3600mm | - |
| Internal width | 1710mm | - |
| Internal height | 1800mm | - |
| Internal bed | - | 4.3m x 1.96m |
Sources: Bateson 48LT, Brian James A-Max 305. 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 500kg heavier gross
- you want one that carries 115kg 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 A-Max 305 if...
Suits owners of larger saloons or estate cars who have outgrown the shorter A-Max 210 but do not need a full car-transporter range trailer. The extra bed length and payload give more margin for a heavier road car.
Listed by
- A47 Barwell Trailers Sales Hire Service Ltd - Leicester, Barwell
Common questions
What is the difference between the Bateson 48LT and the Brian James A-Max 305?
The Bateson 48LT is rated 500kg heavier gross and carries 115kg more. The Bateson 48LT is a 12ft x 5ft8 twin-axle livestock trailer; the Brian James A-Max 305 is a a longer, higher-capacity version of the A-Max flatbed car trailer.
Which carries more, the Bateson 48LT or the Brian James A-Max 305?
The Bateson 48LT, by 115kg.
Can I tow the Bateson 48LT or the Brian James A-Max 305 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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