Head to head
Bateson 48LT vs Humbaur HTK
The Humbaur HTK carries 400kg more and is rated 400kg heavier gross.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Payload: the Humbaur HTK carries 400kg more.
- Gross weight: the Humbaur HTK is rated 400kg heavier gross.
Specifications side by side
| Bateson 48LT | Humbaur HTK | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3100kg | 3500kg |
| Payload | 2150kg | 2550kg |
| Unladen weight | 950kg | - |
| Internal length | 3600mm | - |
| Internal width | 1710mm | - |
| Internal height | 1800mm | - |
| Internal bed | - | 3.14m x 1.75m |
| Axles | - | Twin |
| Brakes | - | Braked |
Sources: Bateson 48LT, Humbaur HTK. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the 48LT if...
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 HTK if...
- you want one that carries 400kg more
- you want one that is rated 400kg heavier gross
A heavy-duty three-way tipper for builders' merchants and groundworkers who need to tip to either side as well as the rear. The wide model line (2000kg to 3500kg gross) lets buyers pick a size without moving to a different range.
Listed by
- Trek-Trailers Lincolnshire - Doncaster, Belton
- Trek-Trailers Suffolk - Bury Saint Edmunds
- Trek-Trailers Three Counties - Hereford
Common questions
What is the difference between the Bateson 48LT and the Humbaur HTK?
The Humbaur HTK carries 400kg more and is rated 400kg heavier gross. The Bateson 48LT is a 12ft x 5ft8 twin-axle livestock trailer; the Humbaur HTK is a a tandem-axle three-way tipping trailer for construction and agricultural use.
Which carries more, the Bateson 48LT or the Humbaur HTK?
The Humbaur HTK, by 400kg.
Can I tow the Bateson 48LT or the Humbaur HTK 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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