Head to head
Bateson 48LT vs Brian James C Transporter
The Bateson 48LT is rated 1.6 tonnes heavier gross.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Gross weight: the Bateson 48LT is rated 1.6 tonnes heavier gross.
Specifications side by side
| Bateson 48LT | Brian James C Transporter | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3100kg | 1,500kg |
| Unladen weight | 950kg | - |
| Payload | 2150kg | - |
| Internal length | 3600mm | - |
| Internal width | 1710mm | - |
| Internal height | 1800mm | - |
| Load capacity | - | 1,010kg |
| Bed length | - | 3.20m |
| Bed width | - | 1.80m |
| Axles | - | Single |
Sources: Bateson 48LT, Brian James C Transporter. 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 1.6 tonnes 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 C Transporter if...
Brian James's entry-level open car transporter, a single-axle trailer that a family car can tow. Its 1,010kg load capacity suits a small classic car, track-day hatchback or ride-on mower rather than a modern SUV or performance car.
Listed by
- Bicester Trailer Centre - Bicester
Common questions
What is the difference between the Bateson 48LT and the Brian James C Transporter?
The Bateson 48LT is rated 1.6 tonnes heavier gross. The Bateson 48LT is a 12ft x 5ft8 twin-axle livestock trailer; the Brian James C Transporter is a single axle open car transporter trailer.
Can I tow the Bateson 48LT or the Brian James C Transporter 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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