Head to head
Bateson 48LT vs Ifor Williams TT2515
The Ifor Williams TT2515 is 250kg lighter empty. The Bateson 48LT is rated 400kg heavier gross and carries 150kg more.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Bateson 48LT weighs 250kg more empty.
- Gross weight: the Bateson 48LT is rated 400kg heavier gross.
- Payload: the Bateson 48LT carries 150kg more.
Specifications side by side
| Bateson 48LT | Ifor Williams TT2515 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3100kg | 2700kg |
| Unladen weight | 950kg | 700kg |
| Payload | 2150kg | 2000kg |
| Internal length | 3600mm | - |
| Internal width | 1710mm | - |
| Internal height | 1800mm | - |
| Internal bed | - | 2.46m x 1.49m |
| Axles | - | Twin |
Sources: Bateson 48LT, Ifor Williams TT2515. 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 400kg heavier gross
- you want one that carries 150kg more
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 TT2515 if...
- you want one that is 250kg lighter empty
A general farm and groundworks tipper for muck, aggregate or spoil, sized for towing behind a pickup or 4x4 rather than the larger 3500kg TT3017/TT3621 models.
Listed by
- Blendworth Trailers - Rowland's Castle
Common questions
What is the difference between the Bateson 48LT and the Ifor Williams TT2515?
The Ifor Williams TT2515 is 250kg lighter empty. The Bateson 48LT is rated 400kg heavier gross and carries 150kg more. The Bateson 48LT is a 12ft x 5ft8 twin-axle livestock trailer; the Ifor Williams TT2515 is a a twin-axle power tipping trailer.
Which is lighter, the Bateson 48LT or the Ifor Williams TT2515?
The Ifor Williams TT2515. It is 250kg lighter empty than the Bateson 48LT.
Which carries more, the Bateson 48LT or the Ifor Williams TT2515?
The Bateson 48LT, by 150kg.
Can I tow the Bateson 48LT or the Ifor Williams TT2515 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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