Head to head
Bateson 48LT vs Ifor Williams GH1054
The Ifor Williams GH1054 is 290kg lighter empty and carries 690kg more.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Bateson 48LT weighs 290kg more empty.
- Payload: the Ifor Williams GH1054 carries 690kg more.
- Gross weight: the Ifor Williams GH1054 is rated 400kg heavier gross.
Specifications side by side
| Bateson 48LT | Ifor Williams GH1054 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3100kg | 3500kg |
| Unladen weight | 950kg | 660kg |
| Payload | 2150kg | 2840kg |
| Internal length | 3600mm | - |
| Internal width | 1710mm | - |
| Internal height | 1800mm | - |
| Internal bed | - | 3.04m x 1.62m |
Sources: Bateson 48LT, Ifor Williams GH1054. 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 GH1054 if...
- you want one that is 290kg lighter empty
- you want one that carries 690kg more
- you want one that is rated 400kg heavier gross
A step up from the GH94 for plant hire and groundworks operators carrying a mini digger or skid-steer loader that needs a bit more bed width, while still staying towable behind a 3.5t-rated pickup.
Listed by
- Blains Trailers & Tyres - Hemel Hempstead, Great Gaddesden
- G-Tec Trailers - Thetford, Holme Hale
- Norfolk Trailers - Norwich
Common questions
What is the difference between the Bateson 48LT and the Ifor Williams GH1054?
The Ifor Williams GH1054 is 290kg lighter empty and carries 690kg more. The Bateson 48LT is a 12ft x 5ft8 twin-axle livestock trailer; the Ifor Williams GH1054 is a a mid-size plant trailer for skid-steers and small diggers.
Which is lighter, the Bateson 48LT or the Ifor Williams GH1054?
The Ifor Williams GH1054. It is 290kg lighter empty than the Bateson 48LT.
Which carries more, the Bateson 48LT or the Ifor Williams GH1054?
The Ifor Williams GH1054, by 690kg.
Can I tow the Bateson 48LT or the Ifor Williams GH1054 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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