Head to head
Bateson 48LT vs Indespension Alumax 10' x 5'7" Plant Trailer
The Indespension Alumax 10' x 5'7" Plant Trailer is 360kg lighter empty and carries 760kg more.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Bateson 48LT weighs 360kg more empty.
- Payload: the Indespension Alumax 10' x 5'7" Plant Trailer carries 760kg more.
- Gross weight: the Indespension Alumax 10' x 5'7" Plant Trailer is rated 400kg heavier gross.
Specifications side by side
| Bateson 48LT | Indespension Alumax 10' x 5'7" Plant Trailer | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3100kg | 3500kg |
| Unladen weight | 950kg | 590kg |
| Payload | 2150kg | 2910kg |
| Internal length | 3600mm | - |
| Internal width | 1710mm | - |
| Internal height | 1800mm | - |
| Internal size | - | 3.05 x 1.70 |
| Bed height | - | 367mm |
Sources: Bateson 48LT, Indespension Alumax 10' x 5'7" Plant Trailer. 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 Alumax 10' x 5'7" Plant Trailer if...
- you want one that is 360kg lighter empty
- you want one that carries 760kg more
- you want one that is rated 400kg heavier gross
A lightweight plant trailer with a low bed and shallow ramp angle, aimed at mini digger hire and contractors who want a high payload from a 3.5 tonne gross weight.
Full Alumax 10' x 5'7" Plant Trailer specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Bateson 48LT and the Indespension Alumax 10' x 5'7" Plant Trailer?
The Indespension Alumax 10' x 5'7" Plant Trailer is 360kg lighter empty and carries 760kg more. The Bateson 48LT is a 12ft x 5ft8 twin-axle livestock trailer; the Indespension Alumax 10' x 5'7" Plant Trailer is a 10 ft x 5 ft 7 in lightweight 3.5 tonne plant trailer.
Which is lighter, the Bateson 48LT or the Indespension Alumax 10' x 5'7" Plant Trailer?
The Indespension Alumax 10' x 5'7" Plant Trailer. It is 360kg lighter empty than the Bateson 48LT.
Which carries more, the Bateson 48LT or the Indespension Alumax 10' x 5'7" Plant Trailer?
The Indespension Alumax 10' x 5'7" Plant Trailer, by 760kg.
Can I tow the Bateson 48LT or the Indespension Alumax 10' x 5'7" Plant Trailer 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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