Head to head
Bateson 48LT vs Brian James C4 Blue
The Brian James C4 Blue is 255kg lighter empty. The Bateson 48LT is rated 500kg heavier gross.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Bateson 48LT weighs 255kg more empty.
- Gross weight: the Bateson 48LT is rated 500kg heavier gross.
Specifications side by side
| Bateson 48LT | Brian James C4 Blue | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3100kg | 2,600kg |
| Unladen weight | 950kg | 695kg |
| Payload | 2150kg | - |
| Internal length | 3600mm | - |
| Internal width | 1710mm | - |
| Internal height | 1800mm | - |
| Bed length | - | 5.0m |
| Bed width | - | 2.0m |
Sources: Bateson 48LT, Brian James C4 Blue. 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
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 C4 Blue if...
- you want one that is 255kg lighter empty
A twin-axle open car transporter built to carry one road or track car behind a family car or 4x4. Track-day drivers and small vehicle traders hire it for moving a single car without the cost of an enclosed trailer.
Full C4 Blue specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Bateson 48LT and the Brian James C4 Blue?
The Brian James C4 Blue is 255kg lighter empty. The Bateson 48LT is rated 500kg heavier gross. The Bateson 48LT is a 12ft x 5ft8 twin-axle livestock trailer; the Brian James C4 Blue is a twin-axle car transporter trailer.
Which is lighter, the Bateson 48LT or the Brian James C4 Blue?
The Brian James C4 Blue. It is 255kg lighter empty than the Bateson 48LT.
Can I tow the Bateson 48LT or the Brian James C4 Blue 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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