Head to head
Bateson 48LT vs Erde CH451
The Erde CH451 is 841kg lighter empty. The Bateson 48LT is rated 2.5 tonnes heavier gross and carries 1,656kg more.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Bateson 48LT weighs 841kg more empty.
- Gross weight: the Bateson 48LT is rated 2.5 tonnes heavier gross.
- Payload: the Bateson 48LT carries 1,656kg more.
Specifications side by side
| Bateson 48LT | Erde CH451 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3100kg | 600kg |
| Unladen weight | 950kg | 109kg |
| Payload | 2150kg | 494kg |
| Internal length | 3600mm | - |
| Internal width | 1710mm | - |
| Internal height | 1800mm | - |
| Internal bed | - | 200 x 117cm |
Sources: Bateson 48LT, Erde CH451. 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 carries 1,656kg more
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 CH451 if...
- you want one that is 841kg lighter empty
A bare chassis bought by buyers who want to fit their own box, cage or platform body rather than take a standard Erde trailer.
Listed by
- Southern County Trailers Ltd - Southampton, West End
Common questions
What is the difference between the Bateson 48LT and the Erde CH451?
The Erde CH451 is 841kg lighter empty. The Bateson 48LT is rated 2.5 tonnes heavier gross and carries 1,656kg more. The Bateson 48LT is a 12ft x 5ft8 twin-axle livestock trailer; the Erde CH451 is a an unbraked single-axle multi-purpose trailer chassis rated at 600kg gross weight..
Which is lighter, the Bateson 48LT or the Erde CH451?
The Erde CH451. It is 841kg lighter empty than the Bateson 48LT.
Which carries more, the Bateson 48LT or the Erde CH451?
The Bateson 48LT, by 1,656kg.
Can I tow the Bateson 48LT or the Erde CH451 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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