Head to head
Bateson 48LT vs Graham Edwards GP85DB
The Graham Edwards GP85DB is 525kg lighter empty and carries 25kg more. The Bateson 48LT is rated 500kg heavier gross.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Bateson 48LT weighs 525kg more empty.
- Gross weight: the Bateson 48LT is rated 500kg heavier gross.
- Payload: the Graham Edwards GP85DB carries 25kg more.
Specifications side by side
| Bateson 48LT | Graham Edwards GP85DB | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3100kg | 2600kg |
| Unladen weight | 950kg | 425kg |
| Payload | 2150kg | 2175kg |
| Internal length | 3600mm | - |
| Internal width | 1710mm | - |
| Internal height | 1800mm | - |
| Internal bed | - | 8'2" x 5' |
| Axles | - | Tandem |
| Brakes | - | Braked |
Sources: Bateson 48LT, Graham Edwards GP85DB. 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 500kg heavier gross
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 GP85DB if...
- you want one that is 525kg lighter empty
- you want one that carries 25kg more
A farm and smallholder trailer for loose or bagged loads, bales or livestock kit, built to Graham Edwards' tandem-axle braked general-purpose spec rather than the lighter single-axle unbraked version.
Listed by
- G-Tec Trailers - Thetford, Holme Hale
Common questions
What is the difference between the Bateson 48LT and the Graham Edwards GP85DB?
The Graham Edwards GP85DB is 525kg lighter empty and carries 25kg more. The Bateson 48LT is rated 500kg heavier gross. The Bateson 48LT is a 12ft x 5ft8 twin-axle livestock trailer; the Graham Edwards GP85DB is a a tandem-axle braked general-purpose dropside trailer.
Which is lighter, the Bateson 48LT or the Graham Edwards GP85DB?
The Graham Edwards GP85DB. It is 525kg lighter empty than the Bateson 48LT.
Which carries more, the Bateson 48LT or the Graham Edwards GP85DB?
The Graham Edwards GP85DB, by 25kg.
Can I tow the Bateson 48LT or the Graham Edwards GP85DB 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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