Head to head
Bateson 48LT vs Erde 193
The Erde 193 is 790kg lighter empty. The Bateson 48LT is 1.4m (4.5ft) taller inside and carries 1,560kg more.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Bateson 48LT weighs 790kg more empty.
- Internal height: the Bateson 48LT is 1.4m (4.5ft) taller inside.
- Payload: the Bateson 48LT carries 1,560kg more.
- Internal length: the Bateson 48LT is 1.75m (5.5ft) longer inside.
- Internal width: the Bateson 48LT is 56cm (2ft) wider inside.
Specifications side by side
| Bateson 48LT | Erde 193 | |
|---|---|---|
| Unladen weight | 950kg | 160kg |
| Payload | 2150kg | 590kg |
| Internal length | 3600mm | 185cm |
| Internal width | 1710mm | 115cm |
| Internal height | 1800mm | 40cm |
| Gross weight | 3100kg | - |
Sources: Bateson 48LT, Erde 193. 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 1,560kg more
- you want one that is 1.75m (5.5ft) longer inside
- you want one that is 56cm (2ft) 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 193 if...
- you want one that is 790kg lighter empty
One of Erde's most popular sizes, used by campers and tradespeople who want a well-known, widely-serviced trailer with a decent load bed.
Listed by
- Towy Trailer Centre - Llandeilo, Ffairfach
- Trailer Centre - Rowley Regis
Common questions
What is the difference between the Bateson 48LT and the Erde 193?
The Erde 193 is 790kg lighter empty. The Bateson 48LT is 1.4m (4.5ft) taller inside and carries 1,560kg more. The Bateson 48LT is a 12ft x 5ft8 twin-axle livestock trailer; the Erde 193 is a an unbraked single-axle camping and leisure trailer..
Which is lighter, the Bateson 48LT or the Erde 193?
The Erde 193. It is 790kg lighter empty than the Bateson 48LT.
Which carries more, the Bateson 48LT or the Erde 193?
The Bateson 48LT, by 1,560kg.
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