Head to head
Bateson 48LT vs Erde PM310
The Erde PM310 is 890kg lighter empty. The Bateson 48LT is rated 2.8 tonnes heavier gross and carries 1,910kg more.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Bateson 48LT weighs 890kg more empty.
- Gross weight: the Bateson 48LT is rated 2.8 tonnes heavier gross.
- Payload: the Bateson 48LT carries 1,910kg more.
Specifications side by side
| Bateson 48LT | Erde PM310 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3100kg | 300kg |
| Unladen weight | 950kg | 60kg |
| Payload | 2150kg | 240kg |
| Internal length | 3600mm | - |
| Internal width | 1710mm | - |
| Internal height | 1800mm | - |
| Internal bed | - | 200 x 112cm |
Sources: Bateson 48LT, Erde PM310. 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 2.8 tonnes heavier gross
- you want one that carries 1,910kg 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 PM310 if...
- you want one that is 890kg lighter empty
A lightweight option for owners of smaller motorcycles or scooters who want the least weight to tow. The 200 x 112cm bed suits scooters, trail bikes and smaller road bikes, and the 60kg unladen weight barely registers on a tow car.
Listed by
- Trailer Centre - Rowley Regis
Common questions
What is the difference between the Bateson 48LT and the Erde PM310?
The Erde PM310 is 890kg lighter empty. The Bateson 48LT is rated 2.8 tonnes heavier gross and carries 1,910kg more. The Bateson 48LT is a 12ft x 5ft8 twin-axle livestock trailer; the Erde PM310 is a a small unbraked single-axle trailer for carrying one motorcycle..
Which is lighter, the Bateson 48LT or the Erde PM310?
The Erde PM310. It is 890kg lighter empty than the Bateson 48LT.
Which carries more, the Bateson 48LT or the Erde PM310?
The Bateson 48LT, by 1,910kg.
Can I tow the Bateson 48LT or the Erde PM310 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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