Head to head
Bateson 48LT vs Indespension AD2800SPLED
The Indespension AD2800SPLED carries 590kg more and is 190kg lighter empty.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Payload: the Indespension AD2800SPLED carries 590kg more.
- Unladen weight: the Bateson 48LT weighs 190kg more empty.
- Gross weight: the Indespension AD2800SPLED is rated 400kg heavier gross.
Specifications side by side
| Bateson 48LT | Indespension AD2800SPLED | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3100kg | 3500kg |
| Unladen weight | 950kg | 760kg |
| Payload | 2150kg | 2740kg |
| Internal length | 3600mm | - |
| Internal width | 1710mm | - |
| Internal height | 1800mm | - |
| Internal size | - | 3.05 x 1.80 |
| Bed height | - | 456mm |
Sources: Bateson 48LT, Indespension AD2800SPLED. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the 48LT if...
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 AD2800SPLED if...
- you want one that carries 590kg more
- you want one that is 190kg lighter empty
- you want one that is rated 400kg heavier gross
A galvanised plant trailer with a spring assisted ramp tail for mini diggers and scissor lifts. Suits builders, plant hire depots and landscapers.
Full AD2800SPLED specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Bateson 48LT and the Indespension AD2800SPLED?
The Indespension AD2800SPLED carries 590kg more and is 190kg lighter empty. The Bateson 48LT is a 12ft x 5ft8 twin-axle livestock trailer; the Indespension AD2800SPLED is a 10 ft 1 in x 5 ft 11 in 3.5 tonne plant trailer with spring assisted ramp tail.
Which is lighter, the Bateson 48LT or the Indespension AD2800SPLED?
The Indespension AD2800SPLED. It is 190kg lighter empty than the Bateson 48LT.
Which carries more, the Bateson 48LT or the Indespension AD2800SPLED?
The Indespension AD2800SPLED, by 590kg.
Can I tow the Bateson 48LT or the Indespension AD2800SPLED 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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