Head to head
Bateson 48LT vs Erde 153
The Erde 153 is 826kg lighter empty. The Bateson 48LT is 1.4m (4.5ft) taller inside and carries 1,624kg more.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Bateson 48LT weighs 826kg more empty.
- Internal height: the Bateson 48LT is 1.4m (4.5ft) taller inside.
- Payload: the Bateson 48LT carries 1,624kg more.
- Internal length: the Bateson 48LT is 2.16m (7ft) longer inside.
- Internal width: the Bateson 48LT is 73cm (2.5ft) wider inside.
Specifications side by side
| Bateson 48LT | Erde 153 | |
|---|---|---|
| Unladen weight | 950kg | 124kg |
| Payload | 2150kg | 526kg |
| Internal length | 3600mm | 144cm |
| Internal width | 1710mm | 98cm |
| Internal height | 1800mm | 40cm |
| Gross weight | 3100kg | - |
Sources: Bateson 48LT, Erde 153. 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 1.4m (4.5ft) taller inside
- you want one that carries 1,624kg more
- you want one that is 2.16m (7ft) longer inside
- you want one that is 73cm (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 153 if...
- you want one that is 826kg lighter empty
A mid-sized step up from the 122 for buyers wanting more load capacity for camping equipment or garden waste. The 144cm bed and 40cm sides make it a garden-waste and camping trailer rather than a builders one, and at 124kg unladen one person can manoeuvre it.
Full 153 specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Bateson 48LT and the Erde 153?
The Erde 153 is 826kg lighter empty. The Bateson 48LT is 1.4m (4.5ft) taller inside and carries 1,624kg more. The Bateson 48LT is a 12ft x 5ft8 twin-axle livestock trailer; the Erde 153 is a a small unbraked single-axle camping and leisure trailer..
Which is lighter, the Bateson 48LT or the Erde 153?
The Erde 153. It is 826kg lighter empty than the Bateson 48LT.
Which carries more, the Bateson 48LT or the Erde 153?
The Bateson 48LT, by 1,624kg.
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