Head to head
Bateson 48LT vs Erde 143
The Erde 143 is 852kg lighter empty. The Bateson 48LT is rated 2.5 tonnes heavier gross and is 1.4m (4.5ft) taller inside.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Bateson 48LT weighs 852kg more empty.
- Gross weight: the Bateson 48LT is rated 2.5 tonnes heavier gross.
- Internal height: the Bateson 48LT is 1.4m (4.5ft) taller inside.
- Payload: the Bateson 48LT carries 1,648kg more.
- Internal length: the Bateson 48LT is 2.16m (7ft) longer inside.
- Internal width: the Bateson 48LT is 72cm (2.5ft) wider inside.
Specifications side by side
| Bateson 48LT | Erde 143 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3100kg | 600kg |
| Unladen weight | 950kg | 98kg |
| Payload | 2150kg | 502kg |
| Internal length | 3600mm | 1.44m |
| Internal width | 1710mm | 0.99m |
| Internal height | 1800mm | 0.40m |
Sources: Bateson 48LT, Erde 143. 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 rated 2.5 tonnes heavier gross
- you want one that is 1.4m (4.5ft) taller inside
- you want one that carries 1,648kg more
- you want one that is 2.16m (7ft) longer inside
- you want one that is 72cm (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 143 if...
- you want one that is 852kg lighter empty
The Erde 143 is a step up in size from the Erde 102, still light enough for many family cars to tow without a braking system, and commonly used for camping, tip runs and light gardening or DIY loads. Its tipping body and low unladen weight make it a popular first trailer for private buyers.
Listed by
- Towy Trailer Centre - Llandeilo, Ffairfach
Common questions
What is the difference between the Bateson 48LT and the Erde 143?
The Erde 143 is 852kg lighter empty. The Bateson 48LT is rated 2.5 tonnes heavier gross and is 1.4m (4.5ft) taller inside. The Bateson 48LT is a 12ft x 5ft8 twin-axle livestock trailer; the Erde 143 is a a single-axle, unbraked general-purpose trailer with a tipping body, larger than the Erde 102..
Which is lighter, the Bateson 48LT or the Erde 143?
The Erde 143. It is 852kg lighter empty than the Bateson 48LT.
Which carries more, the Bateson 48LT or the Erde 143?
The Bateson 48LT, by 1,648kg.
Can I tow the Bateson 48LT or the Erde 143 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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