Head to head
Bateson 48LT vs Brian James Box Van 600
The Bateson 48LT carries 321kg more and is rated 400kg heavier gross.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Payload: the Bateson 48LT carries 321kg more.
- Gross weight: the Bateson 48LT is rated 400kg heavier gross.
Specifications side by side
| Bateson 48LT | Brian James Box Van 600 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3100kg | 2700kg |
| Payload | 2150kg | 1829kg |
| Unladen weight | 950kg | - |
| Internal length | 3600mm | - |
| Internal width | 1710mm | - |
| Internal height | 1800mm | - |
| Internal bed | - | 3.0m x 1.6m |
| Axles | - | Twin (12in wheels) |
Sources: Bateson 48LT, Brian James Box Van 600. 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 321kg more
- you want one that is rated 400kg 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 Box Van 600 if...
Bought by tradespeople and small delivery operators who need goods kept dry and out of sight rather than carried on an open flatbed. Its 2700kg rating keeps it inside the range towable by many car-derived vans.
Listed by
- Formula Trailers,, Brian-James Trailers Main Dealer in the SW UK - Wellington, Poole
Common questions
What is the difference between the Bateson 48LT and the Brian James Box Van 600?
The Bateson 48LT carries 321kg more and is rated 400kg heavier gross. The Bateson 48LT is a 12ft x 5ft8 twin-axle livestock trailer; the Brian James Box Van 600 is a a small enclosed twin-axle box van trailer.
Which carries more, the Bateson 48LT or the Brian James Box Van 600?
The Bateson 48LT, by 321kg.
Can I tow the Bateson 48LT or the Brian James Box Van 600 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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