Head to head
Bateson 48LT vs Krone Mega
The Krone Mega carries 30.5 tonnes more.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Payload: the Krone Mega carries 30.5 tonnes more.
Specifications side by side
| Bateson 48LT | Krone Mega | |
|---|---|---|
| Payload | 2150kg | 32650 kg |
| Gross weight | 3100kg | - |
| Unladen weight | 950kg | - |
| Internal length | 3600mm | - |
| Internal width | 1710mm | - |
| Internal height | 1800mm | - |
| Permissible total weight | - | 39000 kg |
| Dead weight | - | 6350 kg |
| Clear side length | - | 13620 mm |
| Clear side width | - | 2480 mm |
Sources: Bateson 48LT, Krone Mega. 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 Mega if...
- you want one that carries 30.5 tonnes more
A tall-bodied curtainside trailer used by hauliers to maximise cubic load space for bulky but relatively light freight, within standard road height limits.
Listed by
- Central Trailer Solutions Limited - Burton-on-Trent, Alrewas
Common questions
What is the difference between the Bateson 48LT and the Krone Mega?
The Krone Mega carries 30.5 tonnes more. The Bateson 48LT is a 12ft x 5ft8 twin-axle livestock trailer; the Krone Mega is a high-cube curtainside semi-trailer.
Which carries more, the Bateson 48LT or the Krone Mega?
The Krone Mega, by 30.5 tonnes.
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