Head to head
Bateson 48LT vs Ifor Williams HBE506
The Bateson 48LT carries 925kg more and is rated 1.1 tonnes heavier gross. The Ifor Williams HBE506 is 175kg lighter empty.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Payload: the Bateson 48LT carries 925kg more.
- Gross weight: the Bateson 48LT is rated 1.1 tonnes heavier gross.
- Unladen weight: the Bateson 48LT weighs 175kg more empty.
- Internal length: the Bateson 48LT is 34cm (1ft) longer inside.
- Internal width: the Bateson 48LT is 4cm wider inside.
Specifications side by side
| Bateson 48LT | Ifor Williams HBE506 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3100kg | 2000kg |
| Unladen weight | 950kg | 775kg |
| Payload | 2150kg | 1225kg |
| Internal length | 3600mm | 3.26m |
| Internal width | 1710mm | 1.67m |
| Internal height | 1800mm | - |
Sources: Bateson 48LT, Ifor Williams HBE506. 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 carries 925kg more
- you want one that is rated 1.1 tonnes heavier gross
- you want one that is 34cm (1ft) 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 HBE506 if...
- you want one that is 175kg lighter empty
Aimed at owners who want HB506-sized space for two horses or ponies but need a lower gross weight to stay within a smaller car's towing limit.
Listed by
- Barnwell Trailers Ltd - Peterborough, Oundle, Barnwell
Common questions
What is the difference between the Bateson 48LT and the Ifor Williams HBE506?
The Bateson 48LT carries 925kg more and is rated 1.1 tonnes heavier gross. The Ifor Williams HBE506 is 175kg lighter empty. The Bateson 48LT is a 12ft x 5ft8 twin-axle livestock trailer; the Ifor Williams HBE506 is a a lighter-weight version of the HB506 double horsebox.
Which is lighter, the Bateson 48LT or the Ifor Williams HBE506?
The Ifor Williams HBE506. It is 175kg lighter empty than the Bateson 48LT.
Which carries more, the Bateson 48LT or the Ifor Williams HBE506?
The Bateson 48LT, by 925kg.
Can I tow the Bateson 48LT or the Ifor Williams HBE506 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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