Head to head
Bateson 48LT vs Eco-Trailer Velocity iQ
The Bateson 48LT carries 130kg more and is rated 100kg heavier gross.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Payload: the Bateson 48LT carries 130kg more.
- Gross weight: the Bateson 48LT is rated 100kg heavier gross.
- Unladen weight: the Eco-Trailer Velocity iQ weighs 30kg more empty.
Specifications side by side
| Bateson 48LT | Eco-Trailer Velocity iQ | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3100kg | 3,000kg |
| Unladen weight | 950kg | 980kg |
| Payload | 2150kg | 2,020kg |
| Internal length | 3600mm | - |
| Internal width | 1710mm | - |
| Internal height | 1800mm | - |
| Overall dimensions | - | 7.15m x 2.48m x 2.40m |
| Bed length | - | 4.88m |
Sources: Bateson 48LT, Eco-Trailer Velocity iQ. 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 130kg more
- you want one that is rated 100kg heavier gross
- you want one that is 30kg 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 Velocity iQ if...
An enclosed trailer that keeps a car dry and out of sight in transit, built on Eco-Trailer's own chassis. Motorsport teams and car traders hire it to move a vehicle without exposing it to weather or attention on the road.
Listed by
- OK Racing Trailer Hire - Hertfordshire
Common questions
What is the difference between the Bateson 48LT and the Eco-Trailer Velocity iQ?
The Bateson 48LT carries 130kg more and is rated 100kg heavier gross. The Bateson 48LT is a 12ft x 5ft8 twin-axle livestock trailer; the Eco-Trailer Velocity iQ is a enclosed car transporter trailer.
Which is lighter, the Bateson 48LT or the Eco-Trailer Velocity iQ?
The Bateson 48LT. It is 30kg lighter empty than the Eco-Trailer Velocity iQ.
Which carries more, the Bateson 48LT or the Eco-Trailer Velocity iQ?
The Bateson 48LT, by 130kg.
Can I tow the Bateson 48LT or the Eco-Trailer Velocity iQ 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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