Head to head
Bateson 48LT vs Ifor Williams TT3621
The Ifor Williams TT3621 carries 360kg more and is 24cm wider inside. The Bateson 48LT is 40kg lighter empty.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Payload: the Ifor Williams TT3621 carries 360kg more.
- Internal width: the Ifor Williams TT3621 is 24cm wider inside.
- Gross weight: the Ifor Williams TT3621 is rated 400kg heavier gross.
- Unladen weight: the Ifor Williams TT3621 weighs 40kg more empty.
- Internal length: the Ifor Williams TT3621 is 2cm longer inside.
Specifications side by side
| Bateson 48LT | Ifor Williams TT3621 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3100kg | 3500kg |
| Unladen weight | 950kg | 990kg (195/60R12C tyres) or 1000kg (185/70R13C tyres) |
| Payload | 2150kg | 2510kg (195/60R12C) or 2500kg (185/70R13C) |
| Internal length | 3600mm | 3.62m / 11'9" |
| Internal width | 1710mm | 1.95m / 6'5" |
| Internal height | 1800mm | - |
Sources: Bateson 48LT, Ifor Williams TT3621. 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 40kg lighter empty
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 TT3621 if...
- you want one that carries 360kg more
- you want one that is 24cm wider inside
- you want one that is rated 400kg heavier gross
- you want one that is 2cm longer inside
The largest Ifor Williams tipper. A 3.6m by 1.95m body is chosen for bulky, lighter loads - green waste, clearance and bark - where volume runs out before weight does, and it is a staple of plant and tool hire fleets. Formerly sold as the TT126.
Full TT3621 specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Bateson 48LT and the Ifor Williams TT3621?
The Ifor Williams TT3621 carries 360kg more and is 24cm wider inside. The Bateson 48LT is 40kg lighter empty. The Bateson 48LT is a 12ft x 5ft8 twin-axle livestock trailer; the Ifor Williams TT3621 is a twin axle tipping trailer, 12ft body, electric tipping.
Which is lighter, the Bateson 48LT or the Ifor Williams TT3621?
The Bateson 48LT. It is 40kg lighter empty than the Ifor Williams TT3621.
Which carries more, the Bateson 48LT or the Ifor Williams TT3621?
The Ifor Williams TT3621, by 360kg.
Can I tow the Bateson 48LT or the Ifor Williams TT3621 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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