Head to head
Bateson 48LT vs Brian James Tipper 2
The Brian James Tipper 2 is 165kg lighter empty. The Bateson 48LT carries 315kg more and is rated 400kg heavier gross.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Bateson 48LT weighs 165kg more empty.
- Payload: the Bateson 48LT carries 315kg more.
- Gross weight: the Bateson 48LT is rated 400kg heavier gross.
Specifications side by side
| Bateson 48LT | Brian James Tipper 2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3100kg | 2700kg to 3500kg |
| Unladen weight | 950kg | 785kg to 1200kg |
| Payload | 2150kg | 1835kg to 2500kg |
| Internal length | 3600mm | - |
| Internal width | 1710mm | - |
| Internal height | 1800mm | - |
| Internal bed | - | 2.70m to 4.00m long x 1.60m to 2.00m wide |
| Axles | - | 2 or 3 (model dependent) |
Sources: Bateson 48LT, Brian James Tipper 2. 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 carries 315kg more
- you want one that is rated 400kg heavier gross
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 2 if...
- you want one that is 165kg lighter empty
Replaces the original Tipper range for builders and groundworkers, with the largest tri-axle version aimed at contractors moving more material per trip. The smallest twin-axle version stays light enough for everyday van and pickup towing.
Listed by
- Bicester Trailer Centre - Bicester
Common questions
What is the difference between the Bateson 48LT and the Brian James Tipper 2?
The Brian James Tipper 2 is 165kg lighter empty. The Bateson 48LT carries 315kg more and is rated 400kg heavier gross. The Bateson 48LT is a 12ft x 5ft8 twin-axle livestock trailer; the Brian James Tipper 2 is a an updated hydraulic tipping trailer range spanning six bed sizes.
Which is lighter, the Bateson 48LT or the Brian James Tipper 2?
The Brian James Tipper 2. It is 165kg lighter empty than the Bateson 48LT.
Which carries more, the Bateson 48LT or the Brian James Tipper 2?
The Bateson 48LT, by 315kg.
Can I tow the Bateson 48LT or the Brian James Tipper 2 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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