Head to head
Bateson 48LT vs Brian James Race Transporter 7
The Brian James Race Transporter 7 is 39cm (1.5ft) wider inside and is rated 400kg heavier gross.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Internal width: the Brian James Race Transporter 7 is 39cm (1.5ft) wider inside.
- Gross weight: the Brian James Race Transporter 7 is rated 400kg heavier gross.
- Payload: the Brian James Race Transporter 7 carries 85kg more.
Specifications side by side
| Bateson 48LT | Brian James Race Transporter 7 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3100kg | 3500kg |
| Payload | 2150kg | up to 2235kg |
| Internal width | 1710mm | 2.1m / 2.3m |
| Unladen weight | 950kg | - |
| Internal length | 3600mm | - |
| Internal height | 1800mm | - |
| Internal bed | - | 5.5m / 6.0m long |
| Axles | - | Twin or Tri |
Sources: Bateson 48LT, Brian James Race Transporter 7. 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 Race Transporter 7 if...
- you want one that is 39cm (1.5ft) wider inside
- you want one that is rated 400kg heavier gross
- you want one that carries 85kg more
Sits at the top of the Race Transporter range for teams hauling larger or wider vehicles where the Race Transporter 6 is still not wide enough. The twin/tri-axle choice lets buyers trade a little unladen weight against stability at the widest bed option.
Listed by
- 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 Race Transporter 7?
The Brian James Race Transporter 7 is 39cm (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 7 is a the largest Race Transporter, offered in twin or tri-axle form for heavier vehicles.
Which carries more, the Bateson 48LT or the Brian James Race Transporter 7?
The Brian James Race Transporter 7, by 85kg.
Can I tow the Bateson 48LT or the Brian James Race Transporter 7 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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