Head to head
Bateson 48LT vs Fautras Oblic+2
The Bateson 48LT is 30kg lighter empty.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Fautras Oblic+2 weighs 30kg more empty.
Specifications side by side
| Bateson 48LT | Fautras Oblic+2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3100kg | 2,000-3,000kg (chassis dependent) |
| Unladen weight | 950kg | 980kg |
| Payload | 2150kg | - |
| Internal length | 3600mm | - |
| Internal width | 1710mm | - |
| Internal height | 1800mm | - |
| Interior length | - | 3.45m |
| Interior width | - | 1.80m |
Sources: Bateson 48LT, Fautras Oblic+2. 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 30kg lighter empty
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 Oblic+2 if...
A two-horse trailer that loads horses at a diagonal rather than straight ahead, giving nervous travellers more room to brace. It is hired by owners moving horses that struggle in conventional straight-loading boxes; UK ads sometimes list it under Cheval Liberte, the dealer that distributes it, rather than its actual French maker Fautras.
Full Oblic+2 specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Bateson 48LT and the Fautras Oblic+2?
The Bateson 48LT is 30kg lighter empty. The Bateson 48LT is a 12ft x 5ft8 twin-axle livestock trailer; the Fautras Oblic+2 is a diagonal-loading two-horse trailer.
Which is lighter, the Bateson 48LT or the Fautras Oblic+2?
The Bateson 48LT. It is 30kg lighter empty than the Fautras Oblic+2.
Can I tow the Bateson 48LT or the Fautras Oblic+2 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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