Head to head
Bateson 48LT vs Indespension Daxara 158
The Bateson 48LT is rated 2,450kg heavier gross and carries 1,610kg more.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Gross weight: the Bateson 48LT is rated 2,450kg heavier gross.
- Payload: the Bateson 48LT carries 1,610kg more.
Specifications side by side
| Bateson 48LT | Indespension Daxara 158 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3100kg | 650kg |
| Payload | 2150kg | 540kg |
| Unladen weight | 950kg | - |
| Internal length | 3600mm | - |
| Internal width | 1710mm | - |
| Internal height | 1800mm | - |
| Size | - | 4'9" x 3'3" |
| Brakes | - | Unbraked, single axle |
Sources: Bateson 48LT, Indespension Daxara 158. 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 2,450kg heavier gross
- you want one that carries 1,610kg 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 Daxara 158 if...
One of the most common small trailers on British drives: a compact lidded box sold through Indespension and its dealers, bought by campers, anglers and householders for holiday luggage, tip runs and garden waste. At 650kg gross it can be towed by almost any car with a towbar.
Full Daxara 158 specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Bateson 48LT and the Indespension Daxara 158?
The Bateson 48LT is rated 2,450kg heavier gross and carries 1,610kg more. The Bateson 48LT is a 12ft x 5ft8 twin-axle livestock trailer; the Indespension Daxara 158 is a unbraked single axle camping and leisure trailer.
Which carries more, the Bateson 48LT or the Indespension Daxara 158?
The Bateson 48LT, by 1,610kg.
Can I tow the Bateson 48LT or the Indespension Daxara 158 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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