Head to head
Bateson 48LT vs Ifor Williams Q Range
The Ifor Williams Q Range is 650kg lighter empty. The Bateson 48LT is rated 2.1 tonnes heavier gross and is 1.65m (5.5ft) longer inside.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Bateson 48LT weighs 650kg more empty.
- Gross weight: the Bateson 48LT is rated 2.1 tonnes heavier gross.
- Internal length: the Bateson 48LT is 1.65m (5.5ft) longer inside.
- Internal width: the Bateson 48LT is 49cm (1.5ft) wider inside.
Specifications side by side
| Bateson 48LT | Ifor Williams Q Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3100kg | 1000kg (braked Q) |
| Unladen weight | 950kg | 300kg (Q6b) |
| Internal length | 3600mm | 1.95m (Q6b) |
| Internal width | 1710mm | 1.22m (Q6b) |
| Payload | 2150kg | - |
| Internal height | 1800mm | - |
Sources: Bateson 48LT, Ifor Williams Q Range. 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 is rated 2.1 tonnes heavier gross
- you want one that is 1.65m (5.5ft) longer inside
- you want one that is 49cm (1.5ft) 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 Q Range if...
- you want one that is 650kg lighter empty
A compact trailer aimed at farm and domestic users who need something smaller and lighter than the General Duty range for routine loads around a smallholding or garden.
Listed by
- John Page Trailers Ltd - Ashford, Biddenden
Common questions
What is the difference between the Bateson 48LT and the Ifor Williams Q Range?
The Ifor Williams Q Range is 650kg lighter empty. The Bateson 48LT is rated 2.1 tonnes heavier gross and is 1.65m (5.5ft) longer inside. The Bateson 48LT is a 12ft x 5ft8 twin-axle livestock trailer; the Ifor Williams Q Range is a compact general-purpose trailer for agricultural and domestic use, in braked (Q) and unbraked (Unbraked Q) versions.
Which is lighter, the Bateson 48LT or the Ifor Williams Q Range?
The Ifor Williams Q Range. It is 650kg lighter empty than the Bateson 48LT.
Can I tow the Bateson 48LT or the Ifor Williams Q Range 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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