Head to head
Bateson 48LT vs Ifor Williams TA5
The Bateson 48LT is 1.28m (4ft) longer inside and is rated 400kg heavier gross.
Last reviewed 2 November 2026
Key differences
- Internal length: the Bateson 48LT is 1.28m (4ft) longer inside.
- Gross weight: the Bateson 48LT is rated 400kg heavier gross.
- Internal width: the Bateson 48LT is 18cm wider inside.
Specifications side by side
| Bateson 48LT | Ifor Williams TA5 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3100kg | 2,700kg standard, 3,500kg on TA5HD variants |
| Unladen weight | 950kg | 610kg (8ft x 4ft) up to 1,030kg (TA5HD 12ft x 7ft) |
| Internal length | 3600mm | 2.32m, 3.12m or 3.72m depending on model |
| Internal width | 1710mm | 1.53m |
| Payload | 2150kg | - |
| Internal height | 1800mm | - |
| Brakes | - | Braked |
Sources: Bateson 48LT, Ifor Williams TA5. 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 1.28m (4ft) longer inside
- you want one that is rated 400kg heavier gross
- you want one that is 18cm 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 TA5 if...
The standard British livestock trailer, and the one most smallholders and farmers picture when they say livestock trailer. Low loading height and flexible partitions matter more here than raw capacity, because the job is getting animals in and out calmly rather than maximising a payload.
Listed by
- Blains Trailers & Tyres - Hemel Hempstead, Great Gaddesden
- Corwen Trailer Centre - Corwen
- East Midlands Trailers - Leicester, Thrussington
- Barnwell Trailers Ltd - Peterborough, Oundle, Barnwell
Common questions
What is the difference between the Bateson 48LT and the Ifor Williams TA5?
The Bateson 48LT is 1.28m (4ft) longer inside and is rated 400kg heavier gross. The Bateson 48LT is a 12ft x 5ft8 twin-axle livestock trailer; the Ifor Williams TA5 is a livestock trailer, twin axle.
Can I tow the Bateson 48LT or the Ifor Williams TA5 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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