Head to head
Bateson 48LT vs M-Tec 10ft x 5ft6 Tipping Trailer
The M-Tec 10ft x 5ft6 Tipping Trailer carries 370kg more and is rated 400kg heavier gross. The Bateson 48LT is 50cm (1.5ft) longer inside and is 30kg lighter empty.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Payload: the M-Tec 10ft x 5ft6 Tipping Trailer carries 370kg more.
- Internal length: the Bateson 48LT is 50cm (1.5ft) longer inside.
- Gross weight: the M-Tec 10ft x 5ft6 Tipping Trailer is rated 400kg heavier gross.
- Unladen weight: the M-Tec 10ft x 5ft6 Tipping Trailer weighs 30kg more empty.
- Internal width: the Bateson 48LT is 4cm wider inside.
Specifications side by side
| Bateson 48LT | M-Tec 10ft x 5ft6 Tipping Trailer | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3100kg | 3500kg |
| Unladen weight | 950kg | 980kg |
| Payload | 2150kg | 2520kg |
| Internal length | 3600mm | 3.1m |
| Internal width | 1710mm | 1.67m |
| Internal height | 1800mm | - |
Sources: Bateson 48LT, M-Tec 10ft x 5ft6 Tipping Trailer. 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 50cm (1.5ft) longer inside
- you want one that is 30kg lighter empty
- you want one that is 4cm 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 10ft x 5ft6 Tipping Trailer if...
- you want one that carries 370kg more
- you want one that is rated 400kg heavier gross
A larger hydraulic tipping trailer for farmers and contractors handling bigger loads of aggregate, feed or muck than the 8x5 tipper allows, while still being towable behind a farm tractor or pickup.
Listed by
- A & M Trailers & Trailer Parts - Armagh, Milford
Common questions
What is the difference between the Bateson 48LT and the M-Tec 10ft x 5ft6 Tipping Trailer?
The M-Tec 10ft x 5ft6 Tipping Trailer carries 370kg more and is rated 400kg heavier gross. The Bateson 48LT is 50cm (1.5ft) longer inside and is 30kg lighter empty. The Bateson 48LT is a 12ft x 5ft8 twin-axle livestock trailer; the M-Tec 10ft x 5ft6 Tipping Trailer is a 10ft x 5ft6 tipping trailer.
Which is lighter, the Bateson 48LT or the M-Tec 10ft x 5ft6 Tipping Trailer?
The Bateson 48LT. It is 30kg lighter empty than the M-Tec 10ft x 5ft6 Tipping Trailer.
Which carries more, the Bateson 48LT or the M-Tec 10ft x 5ft6 Tipping Trailer?
The M-Tec 10ft x 5ft6 Tipping Trailer, by 370kg.
Can I tow the Bateson 48LT or the M-Tec 10ft x 5ft6 Tipping 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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