Head to head
Bateson 48LT vs Erde PM320
The Erde PM320 is 890kg lighter empty. The Bateson 48LT is rated 2.8 tonnes heavier gross and carries 1,914kg 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 1,914kg more.
Specifications side by side
| Bateson 48LT | Erde PM320 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3100kg | 300kg |
| Unladen weight | 950kg | 60kg |
| Payload | 2150kg | 236kg |
| Internal length | 3600mm | - |
| Internal width | 1710mm | - |
| Internal height | 1800mm | - |
| Internal bed | - | 200 x 112cm |
Sources: Bateson 48LT, Erde PM320. 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 1,914kg 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 PM320 if...
- you want one that is 890kg lighter empty
Near-identical to the PM310, rated for slightly heavier motorcycles up to 236kg. The two are the same trailer to look at, so the number to check before buying is the wet weight of the bike you intend to carry.
Listed by
- 1Stop Trailers Ltd - Sudbury, Little Waldingfield
Common questions
What is the difference between the Bateson 48LT and the Erde PM320?
The Erde PM320 is 890kg lighter empty. The Bateson 48LT is rated 2.8 tonnes heavier gross and carries 1,914kg more. The Bateson 48LT is a 12ft x 5ft8 twin-axle livestock trailer; the Erde PM320 is a a small unbraked single-axle trailer for carrying one motorcycle..
Which is lighter, the Bateson 48LT or the Erde PM320?
The Erde PM320. It is 890kg lighter empty than the Bateson 48LT.
Which carries more, the Bateson 48LT or the Erde PM320?
The Bateson 48LT, by 1,914kg.
Can I tow the Bateson 48LT or the Erde PM320 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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