Head to head
Bateson 48LT vs Brian James Race Transporter 5
The Bateson 48LT is 250kg lighter empty. The Brian James Race Transporter 5 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 5 weighs 250kg more empty.
- Internal width: the Brian James Race Transporter 5 is 41cm (1.5ft) wider inside.
- Gross weight: the Brian James Race Transporter 5 is rated 400kg heavier gross.
- Payload: the Brian James Race Transporter 5 carries 150kg more.
Specifications side by side
| Bateson 48LT | Brian James Race Transporter 5 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3100kg | 3500kg |
| Unladen weight | 950kg | from 1200kg |
| Payload | 2150kg | up to 2300kg |
| 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 5. 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 250kg 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 5 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 150kg more
Used by race teams and professional recovery operators moving cars that need slightly more bed length or restraint options than the Race Transporter 4 offers. It remains a twin-axle single-car trailer rather than a multi-car hauler.
Listed by
- Bicester Trailer Centre - Bicester
Common questions
What is the difference between the Bateson 48LT and the Brian James Race Transporter 5?
The Bateson 48LT is 250kg lighter empty. The Brian James Race Transporter 5 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 5 is a an open twin-axle hydraulic tilt-bed car transporter, longer than the Race Transporter 4.
Which is lighter, the Bateson 48LT or the Brian James Race Transporter 5?
The Bateson 48LT. It is 250kg lighter empty than the Brian James Race Transporter 5.
Which carries more, the Bateson 48LT or the Brian James Race Transporter 5?
The Brian James Race Transporter 5, by 150kg.
Can I tow the Bateson 48LT or the Brian James Race Transporter 5 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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