Head to head
Bateson 48LT vs Ifor Williams Eventa L
The Bateson 48LT is 1,002kg lighter empty and carries 602kg more. The Ifor Williams Eventa L is 1.62m (5.5ft) longer inside and is 50cm (1.5ft) wider inside.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Ifor Williams Eventa L weighs 1,002kg more empty.
- Internal length: the Ifor Williams Eventa L is 1.62m (5.5ft) longer inside.
- Payload: the Bateson 48LT carries 602kg more.
- Internal width: the Ifor Williams Eventa L is 50cm (1.5ft) wider inside.
- Gross weight: the Ifor Williams Eventa L is rated 400kg heavier gross.
Specifications side by side
| Bateson 48LT | Ifor Williams Eventa L | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3100kg | 3500kg |
| Unladen weight | 950kg | 1952kg |
| Payload | 2150kg | 1548kg |
| Internal length | 3600mm | 5.22m |
| Internal width | 1710mm | 2.21m |
| Internal height | 1800mm | - |
Sources: Bateson 48LT, Ifor Williams Eventa L. 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 1,002kg lighter empty
- you want one that carries 602kg more
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 Eventa L if...
- you want one that is 1.62m (5.5ft) longer inside
- you want one that is 50cm (1.5ft) wider inside
- you want one that is rated 400kg heavier gross
For owners who compete away from home and want to sleep or change in the trailer rather than tow a separate caravan, combining a two-horse area with a fitted living/changing section. It sits at the entry point of Ifor Williams' living-away range, below the larger Eventa M.
Listed by
- Barnwell Trailers Ltd - Peterborough, Oundle, Barnwell
Common questions
What is the difference between the Bateson 48LT and the Ifor Williams Eventa L?
The Bateson 48LT is 1,002kg lighter empty and carries 602kg more. The Ifor Williams Eventa L is 1.62m (5.5ft) longer inside and is 50cm (1.5ft) wider inside. The Bateson 48LT is a 12ft x 5ft8 twin-axle livestock trailer; the Ifor Williams Eventa L is a a two-horse living-away horsebox trailer.
Which is lighter, the Bateson 48LT or the Ifor Williams Eventa L?
The Bateson 48LT. It is 1,002kg lighter empty than the Ifor Williams Eventa L.
Which carries more, the Bateson 48LT or the Ifor Williams Eventa L?
The Bateson 48LT, by 602kg.
Can I tow the Bateson 48LT or the Ifor Williams Eventa L 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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