Head to head
Bateson 48LT vs Brian James CarGO Connect
The Brian James CarGO Connect is 221kg lighter empty and is 31cm (1ft) wider inside.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Bateson 48LT weighs 221kg more empty.
- Internal width: the Brian James CarGO Connect is 31cm (1ft) wider inside.
- Gross weight: the Brian James CarGO Connect is rated 400kg heavier gross.
Specifications side by side
| Bateson 48LT | Brian James CarGO Connect | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3100kg | 3,500kg |
| Unladen weight | 950kg | 729kg to 1,005kg depending on configuration |
| Internal width | 1710mm | 2.02m or 2.17m |
| Payload | 2150kg | - |
| Internal length | 3600mm | - |
| Internal height | 1800mm | - |
| Load bed length | - | 4.00m to 6.00m |
| Bed height | - | 0.55m to 0.60m |
Sources: Bateson 48LT, Brian James CarGO Connect. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the 48LT if...
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 CarGO Connect if...
- you want one that is 221kg lighter empty
- you want one that is 31cm (1ft) wider inside
- you want one that is rated 400kg heavier gross
A configurable enclosed cargo trailer for tradespeople, exhibition and event companies and small hauliers who need a lockable, weatherproof load area rather than an open bed. The low bed height is what makes loading practical without a ramp gradient that fights you.
Listed by
- G-Tec Trailers - Thetford, Holme Hale
Common questions
What is the difference between the Bateson 48LT and the Brian James CarGO Connect?
The Brian James CarGO Connect is 221kg lighter empty and is 31cm (1ft) wider inside. The Bateson 48LT is a 12ft x 5ft8 twin-axle livestock trailer; the Brian James CarGO Connect is a enclosed modular cargo trailer, two or three axles.
Which is lighter, the Bateson 48LT or the Brian James CarGO Connect?
The Brian James CarGO Connect. It is 221kg lighter empty than the Bateson 48LT.
Can I tow the Bateson 48LT or the Brian James CarGO Connect 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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