Head to head
Bateson 48LT vs Ifor Williams HBX506
The Bateson 48LT carries 415kg more and is rated 500kg heavier gross. The Ifor Williams HBX506 is 85kg lighter empty.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Payload: the Bateson 48LT carries 415kg more.
- Gross weight: the Bateson 48LT is rated 500kg heavier gross.
- Internal length: the Bateson 48LT is 34cm (1ft) longer inside.
- Unladen weight: the Bateson 48LT weighs 85kg more empty.
- Internal width: the Bateson 48LT is 4cm wider inside.
Specifications side by side
| Bateson 48LT | Ifor Williams HBX506 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3100kg | 2600kg |
| Unladen weight | 950kg | 865kg |
| Payload | 2150kg | 1735kg |
| Internal length | 3600mm | 3.26m |
| Internal width | 1710mm | 1.67m |
| Internal height | 1800mm | - |
Sources: Bateson 48LT, Ifor Williams HBX506. 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 415kg more
- you want one that is rated 500kg 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 HBX506 if...
- you want one that is 85kg lighter empty
A mid-size horsebox for owners moving one or two horses who want the updated HBX styling and features rather than the standard HB range trailer.
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 HBX506?
The Bateson 48LT carries 415kg more and is rated 500kg heavier gross. The Ifor Williams HBX506 is 85kg lighter empty. The Bateson 48LT is a 12ft x 5ft8 twin-axle livestock trailer; the Ifor Williams HBX506 is a a double horsebox trailer from Ifor Williams' HBX range.
Which is lighter, the Bateson 48LT or the Ifor Williams HBX506?
The Ifor Williams HBX506. It is 85kg lighter empty than the Bateson 48LT.
Which carries more, the Bateson 48LT or the Ifor Williams HBX506?
The Bateson 48LT, by 415kg.
Can I tow the Bateson 48LT or the Ifor Williams HBX506 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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