Head to head
Bateson 48LT vs Equi-Trek Sonic 3,500kg
The Bateson 48LT is 1,370kg lighter empty. The Equi-Trek Sonic 3,500kg is rated 400kg heavier gross.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Equi-Trek Sonic 3,500kg weighs 1,370kg more empty.
- Gross weight: the Equi-Trek Sonic 3,500kg is rated 400kg heavier gross.
Specifications side by side
| Bateson 48LT | Equi-Trek Sonic 3,500kg | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3100kg | 3500kg |
| Unladen weight | 950kg | 2320kg |
| Payload | 2150kg | - |
| Internal length | 3600mm | - |
| Internal width | 1710mm | - |
| Internal height | 1800mm | - |
Sources: Bateson 48LT, Equi-Trek Sonic 3,500kg. 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 1,370kg 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 Sonic 3,500kg if...
- you want one that is rated 400kg heavier gross
A compact motorised horsebox pitched as easy to drive day to day, for owners of one or two horses who want a small horsebox rather than a trailer and tow car. It is one of Equi-Trek's lower-cost motorised models.
Listed by
- Trek-Trailers Lincolnshire - Doncaster, Belton
- Trek-Trailers Suffolk - Bury Saint Edmunds
- Trek-Trailers Three Counties - Hereford
Common questions
What is the difference between the Bateson 48LT and the Equi-Trek Sonic 3,500kg?
The Bateson 48LT is 1,370kg lighter empty. The Equi-Trek Sonic 3,500kg is rated 400kg heavier gross. The Bateson 48LT is a 12ft x 5ft8 twin-axle livestock trailer; the Equi-Trek Sonic 3,500kg is a compact 3.5 tonne motorised 2-horse horsebox.
Which is lighter, the Bateson 48LT or the Equi-Trek Sonic 3,500kg?
The Bateson 48LT. It is 1,370kg lighter empty than the Equi-Trek Sonic 3,500kg.
Can I tow the Bateson 48LT or the Equi-Trek Sonic 3,500kg 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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