Head to head
Bateson 48LT vs Ifor Williams GP
The Ifor Williams GP is rated 400kg heavier gross.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Gross weight: the Ifor Williams GP is rated 400kg heavier gross.
Specifications side by side
| Bateson 48LT | Ifor Williams GP | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3100kg | 3500kg |
| Unladen weight | 950kg | - |
| Payload | 2150kg | - |
| Internal length | 3600mm | - |
| Internal width | 1710mm | - |
| Internal height | 1800mm | - |
| Axles | - | Tri-axle |
Sources: Bateson 48LT, Ifor Williams GP. 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 GP if...
- you want one that is rated 400kg heavier gross
Ifor Williams GP, carried by UK dealers and hire companies listed on GetBrent for sale. Plant trailers are the working end of groundworks: contractors and hire firms use them to move mini diggers, dumpers and rollers between sites.
Listed by
- R M Trailer Centre - Middlesbrough, North Ormesby
- Barnwell Trailers Ltd - Peterborough, Oundle, Barnwell
Common questions
What is the difference between the Bateson 48LT and the Ifor Williams GP?
The Ifor Williams GP is rated 400kg heavier gross. The Bateson 48LT is a 12ft x 5ft8 twin-axle livestock trailer; the Ifor Williams GP is a plant trailer range.
Can I tow the Bateson 48LT or the Ifor Williams GP 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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