Head to head
Bateson 48LT vs Ifor Williams GH94BT
The Ifor Williams GH94BT is 420kg lighter empty and carries 20kg more. The Bateson 48LT is rated 400kg heavier gross.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Bateson 48LT weighs 420kg more empty.
- Gross weight: the Bateson 48LT is rated 400kg heavier gross.
- Payload: the Ifor Williams GH94BT carries 20kg more.
Specifications side by side
| Bateson 48LT | Ifor Williams GH94BT | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3100kg | 2700kg |
| Unladen weight | 950kg | 530kg |
| Payload | 2150kg | 2170kg |
| Internal length | 3600mm | - |
| Internal width | 1710mm | - |
| Internal height | 1800mm | - |
| Internal bed | - | 2.79m x 1.31m |
Sources: Bateson 48LT, Ifor Williams GH94BT. 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 400kg 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 GH94BT if...
- you want one that is 420kg lighter empty
- you want one that carries 20kg more
Chosen over the standard GH94 by operators who want the heavier-duty BT chassis and tyres for regular loaded towing rather than occasional use, at the cost of a little unladen weight and payload.
Listed by
- Barnwell Trailers Ltd - Peterborough, Oundle, Barnwell
Common questions
What is the difference between the Bateson 48LT and the Ifor Williams GH94BT?
The Ifor Williams GH94BT is 420kg lighter empty and carries 20kg more. The Bateson 48LT is rated 400kg heavier gross. The Bateson 48LT is a 12ft x 5ft8 twin-axle livestock trailer; the Ifor Williams GH94BT is a a braked-tandem version of the GH94 plant trailer.
Which is lighter, the Bateson 48LT or the Ifor Williams GH94BT?
The Ifor Williams GH94BT. It is 420kg lighter empty than the Bateson 48LT.
Which carries more, the Bateson 48LT or the Ifor Williams GH94BT?
The Ifor Williams GH94BT, by 20kg.
Can I tow the Bateson 48LT or the Ifor Williams GH94BT 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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