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Bateson 48LT vs Brian James Race Sport
Two models people put on the same shortlist. Every figure below is sourced, and where one side has a specification the other does not publish, the row is left out rather than filled with a guess.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
| Bateson 48LT | Brian James Race Sport | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3100kg | 3000kg |
| Unladen weight | 950kg | from 1070kg |
| Payload | 2150kg | up to 1930kg |
Only specifications published for both models appear here. Full Bateson 48LT figures and full Brian James Race Sport figures.
Choose 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.
Full specifications →Choose the Race Sport if...
A step up from the basic A Transporter range for racers and dealers who tie cars down often and want a punched deck for extra restraint options. It sits below the Race Transporter range on price while still covering most single-car trailering needs.
Full specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Bateson 48LT and the Brian James Race Sport?
Bateson 48LT: 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. Brian James Race Sport: A step up from the basic A Transporter range for racers and dealers who tie cars down often and want a punched deck for extra restraint options. It sits below the Race Transporter range on price while still covering most single-car trailering needs.
Are these figures reliable?
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