Head to head
Bateson 48LT vs Ifor Williams HB511
The Bateson 48LT is rated 400kg heavier gross and is 50kg lighter empty. The Ifor Williams HB511 is 8cm wider inside.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Gross weight: the Bateson 48LT is rated 400kg heavier gross.
- Unladen weight: the Ifor Williams HB511 weighs 50kg more empty.
- Internal width: the Ifor Williams HB511 is 8cm wider inside.
- Internal length: the Bateson 48LT is 8cm longer inside.
Specifications side by side
| Bateson 48LT | Ifor Williams HB511 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3100kg | 2,700kg |
| Unladen weight | 950kg | 1,000kg |
| Internal length | 3600mm | 3.52m |
| Internal width | 1710mm | 1.79m |
| Payload | 2150kg | - |
| Internal height | 1800mm | - |
| Brakes | - | Braked |
Sources: Bateson 48LT, Ifor Williams HB511. 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
- you want one that is 50kg lighter empty
- you want one that is 8cm longer 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 HB511 if...
- you want one that is 8cm wider inside
The wider step up from the HB506, for larger horses or owners who want more room in transit. The extra 12cm of internal width and 36cm of length cost 80kg unladen, which is worth checking against your tow vehicle before choosing it over the HB506.
Listed by
- Trek-Trailers Lincolnshire - Doncaster, Belton
- Trek-Trailers Suffolk - Bury Saint Edmunds
- R M Trailer Centre - Middlesbrough, North Ormesby
- Blains Trailers & Tyres - Hemel Hempstead, Great Gaddesden
- Horse Trailer Sales - Robertsbridge, Staplecross
- Trek-Trailers Three Counties - Hereford
Common questions
What is the difference between the Bateson 48LT and the Ifor Williams HB511?
The Bateson 48LT is rated 400kg heavier gross and is 50kg lighter empty. The Ifor Williams HB511 is 8cm wider inside. The Bateson 48LT is a 12ft x 5ft8 twin-axle livestock trailer; the Ifor Williams HB511 is a two-horse trailer, twin axle, wider body.
Which is lighter, the Bateson 48LT or the Ifor Williams HB511?
The Bateson 48LT. It is 50kg lighter empty than the Ifor Williams HB511.
Can I tow the Bateson 48LT or the Ifor Williams HB511 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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