Head to head
Bateson 48LT vs Ifor Williams LM85
The Ifor Williams LM85 is 425kg lighter empty and carries 825kg more.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Bateson 48LT weighs 425kg more empty.
- Payload: the Ifor Williams LM85 carries 825kg more.
- Gross weight: the Ifor Williams LM85 is rated 400kg heavier gross.
Specifications side by side
| Bateson 48LT | Ifor Williams LM85 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3100kg | 3500kg |
| Unladen weight | 950kg | 525kg |
| Payload | 2150kg | 2975kg |
| Internal length | 3600mm | - |
| Internal width | 1710mm | - |
| Internal height | 1800mm | - |
| Internal bed | - | 2.44m x 1.52m |
Sources: Bateson 48LT, Ifor Williams LM85. 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 LM85 if...
- you want one that is 425kg lighter empty
- you want one that carries 825kg more
- you want one that is rated 400kg heavier gross
A compact flatbed for smallholders and tradespeople who need to move heavy but not bulky loads, such as pallets of blocks, and want maximum payload from the smallest bed in the range.
Listed by
- Barnwell Trailers Ltd - Peterborough, Oundle, Barnwell
Common questions
What is the difference between the Bateson 48LT and the Ifor Williams LM85?
The Ifor Williams LM85 is 425kg lighter empty and carries 825kg more. The Bateson 48LT is a 12ft x 5ft8 twin-axle livestock trailer; the Ifor Williams LM85 is a the shortest flatbed trailer in the LM range.
Which is lighter, the Bateson 48LT or the Ifor Williams LM85?
The Ifor Williams LM85. It is 425kg lighter empty than the Bateson 48LT.
Which carries more, the Bateson 48LT or the Ifor Williams LM85?
The Ifor Williams LM85, by 825kg.
Can I tow the Bateson 48LT or the Ifor Williams LM85 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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