Head to head
Bateson 48LT vs Ifor Williams BV126
The Ifor Williams BV126 carries 370kg more and is rated 400kg heavier gross. The Bateson 48LT is 30kg lighter empty.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Payload: the Ifor Williams BV126 carries 370kg more.
- Gross weight: the Ifor Williams BV126 is rated 400kg heavier gross.
- Unladen weight: the Ifor Williams BV126 weighs 30kg more empty.
- Internal width: the Ifor Williams BV126 is 2cm wider inside.
Specifications side by side
| Bateson 48LT | Ifor Williams BV126 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3100kg | 3500kg |
| Unladen weight | 950kg | 980kg |
| Payload | 2150kg | 2520kg |
| Internal length | 3600mm | 3.60m |
| Internal width | 1710mm | 1.73m |
| Internal height | 1800mm | - |
| Axles | - | Twin (dual) |
Sources: Bateson 48LT, Ifor Williams BV126. 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 BV126 if...
- you want one that carries 370kg more
- you want one that is rated 400kg heavier gross
- you want one that is 2cm wider inside
Aimed at businesses moving bulkier equipment or several machines that need to travel enclosed and secure, where the BV105 is too narrow or too light. Its 3500kg rating means a car-derived van or 4x4 with a suitable tow rating can still pull it.
Listed by
- Blains Trailers & Tyres - Hemel Hempstead, Great Gaddesden
Common questions
What is the difference between the Bateson 48LT and the Ifor Williams BV126?
The Ifor Williams BV126 carries 370kg more and is rated 400kg heavier gross. The Bateson 48LT is 30kg lighter empty. The Bateson 48LT is a 12ft x 5ft8 twin-axle livestock trailer; the Ifor Williams BV126 is a a wider, higher-capacity enclosed box van trailer.
Which is lighter, the Bateson 48LT or the Ifor Williams BV126?
The Bateson 48LT. It is 30kg lighter empty than the Ifor Williams BV126.
Which carries more, the Bateson 48LT or the Ifor Williams BV126?
The Ifor Williams BV126, by 370kg.
Can I tow the Bateson 48LT or the Ifor Williams BV126 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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