Head to head
Bateson 48LT vs Ifor Williams HB510XL
The Bateson 48LT is 340kg lighter empty. The Ifor Williams HB510XL is 65cm (2ft) longer inside and is rated 400kg heavier gross.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Ifor Williams HB510XL weighs 340kg more empty.
- Internal length: the Ifor Williams HB510XL is 65cm (2ft) longer inside.
- Gross weight: the Ifor Williams HB510XL is rated 400kg heavier gross.
- Payload: the Ifor Williams HB510XL carries 60kg more.
- Internal width: the Ifor Williams HB510XL is 3cm wider inside.
Specifications side by side
| Bateson 48LT | Ifor Williams HB510XL | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3100kg | 3500kg |
| Unladen weight | 950kg | 1290kg |
| Payload | 2150kg | 2210kg |
| Internal length | 3600mm | 4.25m |
| Internal width | 1710mm | 1.74m |
| Internal height | 1800mm | - |
Sources: Bateson 48LT, Ifor Williams HB510XL. 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 340kg lighter empty
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 HB510XL if...
- you want one that is 65cm (2ft) longer inside
- you want one that is rated 400kg heavier gross
- you want one that carries 60kg more
- you want one that is 3cm wider inside
For owners of taller or longer horses who find the standard HB511 too tight, giving extra internal length on the same 3500kg chassis so it stays towable by a suitably rated 4x4.
Listed by
- Horse Trailer Sales - Robertsbridge, Staplecross
Common questions
What is the difference between the Bateson 48LT and the Ifor Williams HB510XL?
The Bateson 48LT is 340kg lighter empty. The Ifor Williams HB510XL is 65cm (2ft) longer inside and is rated 400kg heavier gross. The Bateson 48LT is a 12ft x 5ft8 twin-axle livestock trailer; the Ifor Williams HB510XL is a an extra-length double horsebox trailer.
Which is lighter, the Bateson 48LT or the Ifor Williams HB510XL?
The Bateson 48LT. It is 340kg lighter empty than the Ifor Williams HB510XL.
Which carries more, the Bateson 48LT or the Ifor Williams HB510XL?
The Ifor Williams HB510XL, by 60kg.
Can I tow the Bateson 48LT or the Ifor Williams HB510XL 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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