Head to head
Bateson 48LT vs Ifor Williams CT136HD
The Ifor Williams CT136HD is 440kg lighter empty and is 40cm (1.5ft) longer inside. The Bateson 48LT is rated 500kg heavier gross.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Bateson 48LT weighs 440kg more empty.
- Gross weight: the Bateson 48LT is rated 500kg heavier gross.
- Internal length: the Ifor Williams CT136HD is 40cm (1.5ft) longer inside.
- Internal width: the Ifor Williams CT136HD is 13cm wider inside.
Specifications side by side
| Bateson 48LT | Ifor Williams CT136HD | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3100kg | 2,600kg |
| Unladen weight | 950kg | 510kg |
| Internal length | 3600mm | 4.0m |
| Internal width | 1710mm | 1.84m |
| Payload | 2150kg | - |
| Internal height | 1800mm | - |
Sources: Bateson 48LT, Ifor Williams CT136HD. 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 CT136HD if...
- you want one that is 440kg lighter empty
- you want one that is 40cm (1.5ft) longer inside
- you want one that is 13cm wider inside
The CT136HD suits recovery operators, racers and dealers who need a tougher car transporter than the standard CT136, thanks to its heavy-duty beam axles and multi-leaf suspension. Its 4.0m bed and 2.6 tonne gross weight cover most road cars without the cost of a beavertail trailer.
Listed by
- Barnwell Trailers Ltd - Peterborough, Oundle, Barnwell
Common questions
What is the difference between the Bateson 48LT and the Ifor Williams CT136HD?
The Ifor Williams CT136HD is 440kg lighter empty and is 40cm (1.5ft) longer inside. The Bateson 48LT is rated 500kg heavier gross. The Bateson 48LT is a 12ft x 5ft8 twin-axle livestock trailer; the Ifor Williams CT136HD is a ifor Williams' heavy-duty twin-axle car transporter trailer in the CT136 range, built for moving a single vehicle..
Which is lighter, the Bateson 48LT or the Ifor Williams CT136HD?
The Ifor Williams CT136HD. It is 440kg lighter empty than the Bateson 48LT.
Can I tow the Bateson 48LT or the Ifor Williams CT136HD 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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