Head to head
Bateson 48LT vs Brian James Race Transporter 4
The Bateson 48LT is 230kg lighter empty. The Brian James Race Transporter 4 is 41cm (1.5ft) wider inside and is rated 400kg heavier gross.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Brian James Race Transporter 4 weighs 230kg more empty.
- Internal width: the Brian James Race Transporter 4 is 41cm (1.5ft) wider inside.
- Gross weight: the Brian James Race Transporter 4 is rated 400kg heavier gross.
- Payload: the Brian James Race Transporter 4 carries 170kg more.
Specifications side by side
| Bateson 48LT | Brian James Race Transporter 4 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3100kg | 3500kg |
| Unladen weight | 950kg | from 1180kg |
| Payload | 2150kg | up to 2320kg |
| Internal width | 1710mm | 2.12m |
| Internal length | 3600mm | - |
| Internal height | 1800mm | - |
| Internal bed | - | 5.0m / 5.5m long |
| Axles | - | Twin |
Sources: Bateson 48LT, Brian James Race Transporter 4. 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 230kg lighter empty
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 Race Transporter 4 if...
- you want one that is 41cm (1.5ft) wider inside
- you want one that is rated 400kg heavier gross
- you want one that carries 170kg more
Aimed at motorsport teams and vehicle recovery operators who need a hydraulic tilt-bed for easy low loading of a single car. It is the entry point into the numbered Race Transporter range, below the 5, 6 and 7.
Listed by
- Trek-Trailers Lincolnshire - Doncaster, Belton
- Bicester Trailer Centre - Bicester
- Trek-Trailers Suffolk - Bury Saint Edmunds
- Trek-Trailers Three Counties - Hereford
Common questions
What is the difference between the Bateson 48LT and the Brian James Race Transporter 4?
The Bateson 48LT is 230kg lighter empty. The Brian James Race Transporter 4 is 41cm (1.5ft) wider inside and is rated 400kg heavier gross. The Bateson 48LT is a 12ft x 5ft8 twin-axle livestock trailer; the Brian James Race Transporter 4 is a an open twin-axle hydraulic tilt-bed car transporter.
Which is lighter, the Bateson 48LT or the Brian James Race Transporter 4?
The Bateson 48LT. It is 230kg lighter empty than the Brian James Race Transporter 4.
Which carries more, the Bateson 48LT or the Brian James Race Transporter 4?
The Brian James Race Transporter 4, by 170kg.
Can I tow the Bateson 48LT or the Brian James Race Transporter 4 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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