Head to head
Bateson 48LT vs Brian James General Plant
The Brian James General Plant carries 443kg more and is rated 400kg heavier gross.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Payload: the Brian James General Plant carries 443kg more.
- Gross weight: the Brian James General Plant is rated 400kg heavier gross.
Specifications side by side
| Bateson 48LT | Brian James General Plant | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3100kg | 3500kg |
| Payload | 2150kg | 2593kg |
| Unladen weight | 950kg | - |
| Internal length | 3600mm | - |
| Internal width | 1710mm | - |
| Internal height | 1800mm | - |
| Internal bed | - | 3.6m x 1.8m |
| Axles | - | Tri-axle (12in wheels) |
Sources: Bateson 48LT, Brian James General Plant. 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 General Plant if...
- you want one that carries 443kg more
- you want one that is rated 400kg heavier gross
A tougher all-round plant trailer for contractors who need to move a range of machines - diggers, dumpers, rollers - rather than one specific type. The tri-axle chassis spreads load for towing at higher gross weight on public roads.
Listed by
- Fieldfare Trailer Centre - Salisbury
- Bicester Trailer Centre - Bicester
- 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 General Plant?
The Brian James General Plant carries 443kg more and is rated 400kg heavier gross. The Bateson 48LT is a 12ft x 5ft8 twin-axle livestock trailer; the Brian James General Plant is a a tri-axle equipment trailer for general building and groundwork plant.
Which carries more, the Bateson 48LT or the Brian James General Plant?
The Brian James General Plant, by 443kg.
Can I tow the Bateson 48LT or the Brian James General 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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