Head to head
Bateson 48LT vs Ifor Williams Eurolight EL101-2515
The Ifor Williams Eurolight EL101-2515 is 660kg lighter empty. The Bateson 48LT is rated 2.1 tonnes heavier gross.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Bateson 48LT weighs 660kg more empty.
- Gross weight: the Bateson 48LT is rated 2.1 tonnes heavier gross.
Specifications side by side
| Bateson 48LT | Ifor Williams Eurolight EL101-2515 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3100kg | 1000kg |
| Unladen weight | 950kg | 290kg |
| Payload | 2150kg | - |
| Internal length | 3600mm | - |
| Internal width | 1710mm | - |
| Internal height | 1800mm | - |
| Internal bed | - | 2.58m x 1.58m |
| Axles | - | Single |
| Brakes | - | Braked |
Sources: Bateson 48LT, Ifor Williams Eurolight EL101-2515. 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 2.1 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 Eurolight EL101-2515 if...
- you want one that is 660kg lighter empty
The EL101-2515 suits owners who only have a small braked towing capacity, since its 1000kg gross weight and single axle keep it within reach of many family cars. Its 2.58m bed still covers everyday jobs like garden waste, flat-pack furniture or a small ride-on mower.
Listed by
- Barnwell Trailers Ltd - Peterborough, Oundle, Barnwell
Common questions
What is the difference between the Bateson 48LT and the Ifor Williams Eurolight EL101-2515?
The Ifor Williams Eurolight EL101-2515 is 660kg lighter empty. The Bateson 48LT is rated 2.1 tonnes heavier gross. The Bateson 48LT is a 12ft x 5ft8 twin-axle livestock trailer; the Ifor Williams Eurolight EL101-2515 is a a small single-axle flatbed trailer in Ifor Williams' lightweight Eurolight range, built for towing behind cars with a restricted towing limit..
Which is lighter, the Bateson 48LT or the Ifor Williams Eurolight EL101-2515?
The Ifor Williams Eurolight EL101-2515. It is 660kg lighter empty than the Bateson 48LT.
Can I tow the Bateson 48LT or the Ifor Williams Eurolight EL101-2515 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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