Head to head
Bateson 48LT vs Brian James Tipper
The Brian James Tipper is 165kg lighter empty and carries 350kg more. The Bateson 48LT is 50cm (1.5ft) longer inside and is rated 400kg heavier gross.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Bateson 48LT weighs 165kg more empty.
- Payload: the Brian James Tipper carries 350kg more.
- Internal length: the Bateson 48LT is 50cm (1.5ft) longer inside.
- Gross weight: the Bateson 48LT is rated 400kg heavier gross.
- Internal width: the Bateson 48LT is 11cm wider inside.
Specifications side by side
| Bateson 48LT | Brian James Tipper | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3100kg | 2700kg / 3500kg |
| Unladen weight | 950kg | from 785kg |
| Payload | 2150kg | up to 2500kg |
| Internal length | 3600mm | 3.1m to 4.0m |
| Internal width | 1710mm | 1.6m / 2.0m |
| Internal height | 1800mm | - |
| Axles | - | Twin or Tri |
Sources: Bateson 48LT, Brian James Tipper. 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 50cm (1.5ft) longer inside
- you want one that is rated 400kg heavier gross
- you want one that is 11cm wider inside
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 Tipper if...
- you want one that is 165kg lighter empty
- you want one that carries 350kg more
Used by builders, landscapers and small hauliers who need to tip loose materials rather than lift them off by hand. The range of widths, lengths and axle counts lets a buyer match capacity to their tow vehicle's rating.
Listed by
- Formula Trailers,, Brian-James Trailers Main Dealer in the SW UK - Wellington, Poole
- Fieldfare Trailer Centre - Salisbury
Common questions
What is the difference between the Bateson 48LT and the Brian James Tipper?
The Brian James Tipper is 165kg lighter empty and carries 350kg more. The Bateson 48LT is 50cm (1.5ft) longer inside and is rated 400kg heavier gross. The Bateson 48LT is a 12ft x 5ft8 twin-axle livestock trailer; the Brian James Tipper is a a hydraulic tipping trailer for aggregate, waste and general building materials.
Which is lighter, the Bateson 48LT or the Brian James Tipper?
The Brian James Tipper. It is 165kg lighter empty than the Bateson 48LT.
Which carries more, the Bateson 48LT or the Brian James Tipper?
The Brian James Tipper, by 350kg.
Can I tow the Bateson 48LT or the Brian James Tipper 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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