Head to head
Bateson 48LT vs Brian James Eco Plant
The Brian James Eco Plant is 500kg lighter empty and carries 33kg more. The Bateson 48LT is rated 500kg heavier gross.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Bateson 48LT weighs 500kg more empty.
- Gross weight: the Bateson 48LT is rated 500kg heavier gross.
- Payload: the Brian James Eco Plant carries 33kg more.
Specifications side by side
| Bateson 48LT | Brian James Eco Plant | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3100kg | 2600kg |
| Unladen weight | 950kg | from 450kg |
| Payload | 2150kg | up to 2183kg |
| Internal length | 3600mm | - |
| Internal width | 1710mm | - |
| Internal height | 1800mm | - |
| Internal bed | - | 2.3m / 2.5m long x 1.1m / 1.5m wide |
| Axles | - | Twin |
Sources: Bateson 48LT, Brian James Eco Plant. 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 Eco Plant if...
- you want one that is 500kg lighter empty
- you want one that carries 33kg more
Aimed at gardeners, groundcare contractors and farmers moving small low-clearance kit such as compact tractors or turf equipment. It undercuts the General Plant and Digger Plant ranges on price and weight for buyers who do not need a full-size plant trailer.
Listed by
- Bicester Trailer Centre - Bicester
Common questions
What is the difference between the Bateson 48LT and the Brian James Eco Plant?
The Brian James Eco Plant is 500kg lighter empty and carries 33kg more. The Bateson 48LT is rated 500kg heavier gross. The Bateson 48LT is a 12ft x 5ft8 twin-axle livestock trailer; the Brian James Eco Plant is a an entry-level beavertail plant trailer for small, low ground clearance machinery.
Which is lighter, the Bateson 48LT or the Brian James Eco Plant?
The Brian James Eco Plant. It is 500kg lighter empty than the Bateson 48LT.
Which carries more, the Bateson 48LT or the Brian James Eco Plant?
The Brian James Eco Plant, by 33kg.
Can I tow the Bateson 48LT or the Brian James Eco Plant 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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