Head to head
Bateson 48LT vs Ifor Williams HB506
The Bateson 48LT is rated 500kg heavier gross and is 44cm (1.5ft) longer inside. The Ifor Williams HB506 is 30kg lighter empty.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Gross weight: the Bateson 48LT is rated 500kg heavier gross.
- Internal length: the Bateson 48LT is 44cm (1.5ft) longer inside.
- Unladen weight: the Bateson 48LT weighs 30kg more empty.
- Internal width: the Bateson 48LT is 4cm wider inside.
Specifications side by side
| Bateson 48LT | Ifor Williams HB506 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3100kg | 2,600kg |
| Unladen weight | 950kg | 920kg |
| Internal length | 3600mm | 3.16m |
| Internal width | 1710mm | 1.67m |
| Payload | 2150kg | - |
| Internal height | 1800mm | - |
| Brakes | - | Braked |
Sources: Bateson 48LT, Ifor Williams HB506. 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 500kg heavier gross
- you want one that is 44cm (1.5ft) longer inside
- you want one that is 4cm wider inside
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 HB506 if...
- you want one that is 30kg lighter empty
The mainstream two-horse trailer in Britain, used by private owners and small yards. Its comparatively low unladen weight for the class is the practical point: it widens the range of 4x4s and large SUVs that can legally and comfortably tow it.
Listed by
- R M Trailer Centre - Middlesbrough, North Ormesby
- Blains Trailers & Tyres - Hemel Hempstead, Great Gaddesden
- Horse Trailer Sales - Robertsbridge, Staplecross
- Barnwell Trailers Ltd - Peterborough, Oundle, Barnwell
Common questions
What is the difference between the Bateson 48LT and the Ifor Williams HB506?
The Bateson 48LT is rated 500kg heavier gross and is 44cm (1.5ft) longer inside. The Ifor Williams HB506 is 30kg lighter empty. The Bateson 48LT is a 12ft x 5ft8 twin-axle livestock trailer; the Ifor Williams HB506 is a two-horse trailer, twin axle.
Which is lighter, the Bateson 48LT or the Ifor Williams HB506?
The Ifor Williams HB506. It is 30kg lighter empty than the Bateson 48LT.
Can I tow the Bateson 48LT or the Ifor Williams HB506 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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