Head to head
Bateson 48LT vs Erde 122
The Erde 122 is 885kg lighter empty. The Bateson 48LT carries 1,813kg more and is 1.45m (5ft) taller inside.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Bateson 48LT weighs 885kg more empty.
- Payload: the Bateson 48LT carries 1,813kg more.
- Internal height: the Bateson 48LT is 1.45m (5ft) taller inside.
- Internal length: the Bateson 48LT is 2.4m (8ft) longer inside.
- Internal width: the Bateson 48LT is 79cm (2.5ft) wider inside.
Specifications side by side
| Bateson 48LT | Erde 122 | |
|---|---|---|
| Unladen weight | 950kg | 65kg |
| Payload | 2150kg | 337kg |
| Internal length | 3600mm | 120cm |
| Internal width | 1710mm | 92cm |
| Internal height | 1800mm | 35cm |
| Gross weight | 3100kg | - |
Sources: Bateson 48LT, Erde 122. 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 1,813kg more
- you want one that is 1.45m (5ft) taller inside
- you want one that is 2.4m (8ft) longer inside
- you want one that is 79cm (2.5ft) 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 122 if...
- you want one that is 885kg lighter empty
Erde's smallest general purpose trailer, bought by owners of small cars who want an occasional-use trailer for camping gear or light DIY loads.
Listed by
- Towy Trailer Centre - Llandeilo, Ffairfach
- Trailer Centre - Rowley Regis
Common questions
What is the difference between the Bateson 48LT and the Erde 122?
The Erde 122 is 885kg lighter empty. The Bateson 48LT carries 1,813kg more and is 1.45m (5ft) taller inside. The Bateson 48LT is a 12ft x 5ft8 twin-axle livestock trailer; the Erde 122 is a a small unbraked single-axle camping and leisure trailer..
Which is lighter, the Bateson 48LT or the Erde 122?
The Erde 122. It is 885kg lighter empty than the Bateson 48LT.
Which carries more, the Bateson 48LT or the Erde 122?
The Bateson 48LT, by 1,813kg.
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