Head to head
Bateson 48LT vs Lider Tolede
The Bateson 48LT is 1.5m (5ft) taller inside and is rated 2,350kg heavier gross. The Lider Tolede is 645kg lighter empty.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Internal height: the Bateson 48LT is 1.5m (5ft) taller inside.
- Gross weight: the Bateson 48LT is rated 2,350kg heavier gross.
- Unladen weight: the Bateson 48LT weighs 645kg more empty.
- Internal length: the Bateson 48LT is 1.07m (3.5ft) longer inside.
- Internal width: the Bateson 48LT is 24cm wider inside.
Specifications side by side
| Bateson 48LT | Lider Tolede | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3100kg | 750kg |
| Unladen weight | 950kg | 305kg |
| Internal length | 3600mm | 253cm |
| Internal width | 1710mm | 147cm |
| Internal height | 1800mm | 30cm |
| Payload | 2150kg | - |
| Axles | - | 2 |
| Brakes | - | Unbraked |
Sources: Bateson 48LT, Lider Tolede. 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 1.5m (5ft) taller inside
- you want one that is rated 2,350kg heavier gross
- you want one that is 1.07m (3.5ft) longer inside
- you want one that is 24cm wider inside
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 Tolede if...
- you want one that is 645kg lighter empty
A wide, shallow-bodied trailer for bulky low-height loads such as flat-pack furniture or garden materials. Two axles under a 750kg gross weight buys stability rather than payload, which suits long light loads that would tip a single-axle trailer at motorway speeds.
Listed by
- Lider Trailers - Accrington, Blackburn
Common questions
What is the difference between the Bateson 48LT and the Lider Tolede?
The Bateson 48LT is 1.5m (5ft) taller inside and is rated 2,350kg heavier gross. The Lider Tolede is 645kg lighter empty. The Bateson 48LT is a 12ft x 5ft8 twin-axle livestock trailer; the Lider Tolede is a an unbraked twin-axle general purpose trailer with a lift-off lid..
Which is lighter, the Bateson 48LT or the Lider Tolede?
The Lider Tolede. It is 645kg lighter empty than the Bateson 48LT.
Can I tow the Bateson 48LT or the Lider Tolede 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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