Head to head
Bateson 48LT vs Humbaur Steely
The Bateson 48LT is rated 2,350kg heavier gross and carries 1,520kg more.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Gross weight: the Bateson 48LT is rated 2,350kg heavier gross.
- Payload: the Bateson 48LT carries 1,520kg more.
Specifications side by side
| Bateson 48LT | Humbaur Steely | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3100kg | 750kg |
| Payload | 2150kg | 630kg |
| Unladen weight | 950kg | - |
| Internal length | 3600mm | - |
| Internal width | 1710mm | - |
| Internal height | 1800mm | - |
| Inner length | - | 2050mm |
| Inner width | - | 1095mm |
Sources: Bateson 48LT, Humbaur Steely. 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 2,350kg heavier gross
- you want one that carries 1,520kg 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 Steely if...
The Steely is Humbaur's budget single-axle trailer, built with a hot-dip galvanised chassis as what the manufacturer describes as an entry point into trailer ownership. It suits light garden, construction-site and hobby loads rather than heavier trade use.
Full Steely specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Bateson 48LT and the Humbaur Steely?
The Bateson 48LT is rated 2,350kg heavier gross and carries 1,520kg more. The Bateson 48LT is a 12ft x 5ft8 twin-axle livestock trailer; the Humbaur Steely is a a small, unbraked single-axle flatbed trailer aimed at first-time buyers and light garden/site use..
Which carries more, the Bateson 48LT or the Humbaur Steely?
The Bateson 48LT, by 1,520kg.
Can I tow the Bateson 48LT or the Humbaur Steely 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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