Head to head
Bateson 48LT vs Ifor Williams CT136
The Ifor Williams CT136 is 550kg lighter empty. The Bateson 48LT is rated 1.7 tonnes heavier gross.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Bateson 48LT weighs 550kg more empty.
- Gross weight: the Bateson 48LT is rated 1.7 tonnes heavier gross.
Specifications side by side
| Bateson 48LT | Ifor Williams CT136 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3100kg | 1,400kg single axle / 2,000kg twin axle / 2,600kg CT136HD |
| Unladen weight | 950kg | 400kg single axle / 495kg twin axle |
| Payload | 2150kg | - |
| Internal length | 3600mm | - |
| Internal width | 1710mm | - |
| Internal height | 1800mm | - |
| Bed | - | 4.00m x 1.84m |
Sources: Bateson 48LT, Ifor Williams CT136. 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 1.7 tonnes 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 CT136 if...
- you want one that is 550kg lighter empty
The accessible end of car transport, for towing a road car, a track-day car or a small classic. Motorsport and classic-car owners tend toward the twin-axle and HD versions for the higher gross weight and the tie-down provision.
Full CT136 specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Bateson 48LT and the Ifor Williams CT136?
The Ifor Williams CT136 is 550kg lighter empty. The Bateson 48LT is rated 1.7 tonnes heavier gross. The Bateson 48LT is a 12ft x 5ft8 twin-axle livestock trailer; the Ifor Williams CT136 is a flatbed car transporter, single or twin axle.
Which is lighter, the Bateson 48LT or the Ifor Williams CT136?
The Ifor Williams CT136. It is 550kg lighter empty than the Bateson 48LT.
Can I tow the Bateson 48LT or the Ifor Williams CT136 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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