Head to head
Bateson 48LT vs Ifor Williams CTX208
The Bateson 48LT is a 12ft x 5ft8 twin-axle livestock trailer. The Ifor Williams CTX208 is a car transporter trailer.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Specifications side by side
| Bateson 48LT | Ifor Williams CTX208 | |
|---|---|---|
| Payload | 2150kg | up to 2510kg |
| Gross weight | 3100kg | - |
| Unladen weight | 950kg | - |
| Internal length | 3600mm | - |
| Internal width | 1710mm | - |
| Internal height | 1800mm | - |
| Bed height | - | 53cm |
| Loading angle | - | as low as 5 degrees |
| Loading ramps | - | 1.8m standard, 2.4m optional |
Sources: Bateson 48LT, Ifor Williams CTX208. 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 CTX208 if...
Ifor Williams's low-loading car transporter, built with a shallow ramp angle so low-slung cars can be driven on and off without grounding. A common sight at trailer hire yards serving track-day drivers and car dealers.
Listed by
- Norfolk Trailers - Norwich
Common questions
What is the difference between the Bateson 48LT and the Ifor Williams CTX208?
The Bateson 48LT is a 12ft x 5ft8 twin-axle livestock trailer; the Ifor Williams CTX208 is a car transporter trailer.
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