Head to head
Bateson 48LT vs Ifor Williams TB Tiltbed
The Ifor Williams TB Tiltbed is 231kg lighter empty and is 33cm (1ft) wider inside. The Bateson 48LT is rated 100kg heavier gross.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Bateson 48LT weighs 231kg more empty.
- Internal width: the Ifor Williams TB Tiltbed is 33cm (1ft) wider inside.
- Gross weight: the Bateson 48LT is rated 100kg heavier gross.
Specifications side by side
| Bateson 48LT | Ifor Williams TB Tiltbed | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3100kg | 3,000kg to 3,500kg depending on model |
| Unladen weight | 950kg | 719kg to 978kg depending on model |
| Internal width | 1710mm | 2.04m (all models) |
| Payload | 2150kg | - |
| Internal length | 3600mm | - |
| Internal height | 1800mm | - |
| Internal length options | - | 4.07m, 4.64m, 5.10m, 5.57m |
Sources: Bateson 48LT, Ifor Williams TB Tiltbed. 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 100kg heavier gross
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 TB Tiltbed if...
- you want one that is 231kg lighter empty
- you want one that is 33cm (1ft) wider inside
A flatbed trailer with a tilting deck, built for loading vehicles with low ground clearance or for vehicle recovery, where a fixed ramp angle would ground the car. Recovery operators and low-car owners choose it over a standard flatbed for that reason alone.
Listed by
- East Midlands Trailers - Leicester, Thrussington
Common questions
What is the difference between the Bateson 48LT and the Ifor Williams TB Tiltbed?
The Ifor Williams TB Tiltbed is 231kg lighter empty and is 33cm (1ft) wider inside. The Bateson 48LT is rated 100kg heavier gross. The Bateson 48LT is a 12ft x 5ft8 twin-axle livestock trailer; the Ifor Williams TB Tiltbed is a tiltbed trailer range for low-clearance vehicles and recovery.
Which is lighter, the Bateson 48LT or the Ifor Williams TB Tiltbed?
The Ifor Williams TB Tiltbed. It is 231kg lighter empty than the Bateson 48LT.
Can I tow the Bateson 48LT or the Ifor Williams TB Tiltbed 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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