Head to head
Bateson 48LT vs Ifor Williams LM166
The Ifor Williams LM166 carries 555kg more and is 155kg lighter empty.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Payload: the Ifor Williams LM166 carries 555kg more.
- Unladen weight: the Bateson 48LT weighs 155kg more empty.
- Gross weight: the Ifor Williams LM166 is rated 400kg heavier gross.
Specifications side by side
| Bateson 48LT | Ifor Williams LM166 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3100kg | 3500kg |
| Unladen weight | 950kg | 795kg |
| Payload | 2150kg | 2705kg |
| Internal length | 3600mm | - |
| Internal width | 1710mm | - |
| Internal height | 1800mm | - |
| Internal bed | - | 4.77m x 1.98m |
Sources: Bateson 48LT, Ifor Williams LM166. 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 LM166 if...
- you want one that carries 555kg more
- you want one that is 155kg lighter empty
- you want one that is rated 400kg heavier gross
Bought by contractors and hauliers who regularly carry longer loads, such as fencing materials or several pallets, and need more deck length than the LM106 or LM126 provide.
Listed by
- G-Tec Trailers - Thetford, Holme Hale
- Blains Trailers & Tyres - Hemel Hempstead, Great Gaddesden
Common questions
What is the difference between the Bateson 48LT and the Ifor Williams LM166?
The Ifor Williams LM166 carries 555kg more and is 155kg lighter empty. The Bateson 48LT is a 12ft x 5ft8 twin-axle livestock trailer; the Ifor Williams LM166 is a a long-bed flatbed trailer.
Which is lighter, the Bateson 48LT or the Ifor Williams LM166?
The Ifor Williams LM166. It is 155kg lighter empty than the Bateson 48LT.
Which carries more, the Bateson 48LT or the Ifor Williams LM166?
The Ifor Williams LM166, by 555kg.
Can I tow the Bateson 48LT or the Ifor Williams LM166 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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