Head to head
Bateson 48LT vs Ifor Williams GH146
The Ifor Williams GH146 carries 440kg more and is rated 400kg heavier gross.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Payload: the Ifor Williams GH146 carries 440kg more.
- Gross weight: the Ifor Williams GH146 is rated 400kg heavier gross.
- Unladen weight: the Bateson 48LT weighs 40kg more empty.
Specifications side by side
| Bateson 48LT | Ifor Williams GH146 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3100kg | 3500kg |
| Unladen weight | 950kg | 910kg |
| Payload | 2150kg | 2590kg |
| Internal length | 3600mm | - |
| Internal width | 1710mm | - |
| Internal height | 1800mm | - |
| Internal bed | - | 4.285m x 1.84m |
Sources: Bateson 48LT, Ifor Williams GH146. 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 GH146 if...
- you want one that carries 440kg more
- you want one that is rated 400kg heavier gross
- you want one that is 40kg lighter empty
Aimed at plant hire operators who need the longest bed in the GH range for larger excavators or two smaller machines, with a tri-axle chassis to keep payload up within the 3500kg limit.
Listed by
- Blains Trailers & Tyres - Hemel Hempstead, Great Gaddesden
Common questions
What is the difference between the Bateson 48LT and the Ifor Williams GH146?
The Ifor Williams GH146 carries 440kg more and is rated 400kg heavier gross. The Bateson 48LT is a 12ft x 5ft8 twin-axle livestock trailer; the Ifor Williams GH146 is a a tri-axle long-bed plant trailer.
Which is lighter, the Bateson 48LT or the Ifor Williams GH146?
The Ifor Williams GH146. It is 40kg lighter empty than the Bateson 48LT.
Which carries more, the Bateson 48LT or the Ifor Williams GH146?
The Ifor Williams GH146, by 440kg.
Can I tow the Bateson 48LT or the Ifor Williams GH146 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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