Head to head
Bateson 48LT vs Ifor Williams LM146
The Ifor Williams LM146 is 215kg lighter empty and carries 615kg more.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Bateson 48LT weighs 215kg more empty.
- Payload: the Ifor Williams LM146 carries 615kg more.
- Gross weight: the Ifor Williams LM146 is rated 400kg heavier gross.
Specifications side by side
| Bateson 48LT | Ifor Williams LM146 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3100kg | 3500kg |
| Unladen weight | 950kg | 735kg |
| Payload | 2150kg | 2765kg |
| Internal length | 3600mm | - |
| Internal width | 1710mm | - |
| Internal height | 1800mm | - |
| Overall length | - | 5.60m |
| Overall width | - | 2.10m |
| Bed | - | 4.23m / 13'9" ((internal) length); 1.98m / 6'5" ((internal) width) |
| Tyres | - | 195/60R12C |
Sources: Bateson 48LT, Ifor Williams LM146. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the 48LT if...
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 LM146 if...
- you want one that is 215kg lighter empty
- you want one that carries 615kg more
- you want one that is rated 400kg heavier gross
The LM146 is a general-purpose flatbed aimed at landscaping, construction and plumbing trades that need a long, wide load bed with a high payload on a single 3500kg-braked chassis. It is used where loads are bulky or awkwardly shaped rather than plant machinery, which typically goes on the ramped GX range instead.
Listed by
- Blains Trailers & Tyres - Hemel Hempstead, Great Gaddesden
- G-Tec Trailers - Thetford, Holme Hale
- Barnwell Trailers Ltd - Peterborough, Oundle, Barnwell
Common questions
What is the difference between the Bateson 48LT and the Ifor Williams LM146?
The Ifor Williams LM146 is 215kg lighter empty and carries 615kg more. The Bateson 48LT is a 12ft x 5ft8 twin-axle livestock trailer; the Ifor Williams LM146 is a a twin-axle flatbed goods trailer in the heavier-duty LM range..
Which is lighter, the Bateson 48LT or the Ifor Williams LM146?
The Ifor Williams LM146. It is 215kg lighter empty than the Bateson 48LT.
Which carries more, the Bateson 48LT or the Ifor Williams LM146?
The Ifor Williams LM146, by 615kg.
Can I tow the Bateson 48LT or the Ifor Williams LM146 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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