Head to head
Bateson 48LT vs Erde 213
The Erde 213 is 760kg lighter empty. The Bateson 48LT is 1.4m (4.5ft) taller inside and carries 1,590kg more.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Bateson 48LT weighs 760kg more empty.
- Internal height: the Bateson 48LT is 1.4m (4.5ft) taller inside.
- Payload: the Bateson 48LT carries 1,590kg more.
- Internal length: the Bateson 48LT is 1.55m (5ft) longer inside.
- Internal width: the Bateson 48LT is 42cm (1.5ft) wider inside.
Specifications side by side
| Bateson 48LT | Erde 213 | |
|---|---|---|
| Unladen weight | 950kg | 190kg |
| Payload | 2150kg | 560kg |
| Internal length | 3600mm | 205cm |
| Internal width | 1710mm | 129cm |
| Internal height | 1800mm | 40cm |
| Gross weight | 3100kg | - |
Sources: Bateson 48LT, Erde 213. 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 1,590kg more
- you want one that is 1.55m (5ft) longer inside
- you want one that is 42cm (1.5ft) 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 213 if...
- you want one that is 760kg lighter empty
The largest of Erde's compact leisure trailers here, suited to buyers who need the extra bed length for bulkier loads. At 205cm the bed is long enough for fence panels and flat-pack furniture, and the 560kg payload covers a full load of soil or rubble within the unbraked limit.
Listed by
- Saxons Trailers - Westerham, Biggin Hill
Common questions
What is the difference between the Bateson 48LT and the Erde 213?
The Erde 213 is 760kg lighter empty. The Bateson 48LT is 1.4m (4.5ft) taller inside and carries 1,590kg more. The Bateson 48LT is a 12ft x 5ft8 twin-axle livestock trailer; the Erde 213 is a an unbraked single-axle camping and leisure trailer..
Which is lighter, the Bateson 48LT or the Erde 213?
The Erde 213. It is 760kg lighter empty than the Bateson 48LT.
Which carries more, the Bateson 48LT or the Erde 213?
The Bateson 48LT, by 1,590kg.
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