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Bateson 48LT vs M-Tec 8ft x 4ft Single Axle Trailer
The Bateson 48LT carries 1,680kg more and is rated 2,350kg heavier gross. The M-Tec 8ft x 4ft Single Axle Trailer is 670kg lighter empty.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Payload: the Bateson 48LT carries 1,680kg more.
- Gross weight: the Bateson 48LT is rated 2,350kg heavier gross.
- Unladen weight: the Bateson 48LT weighs 670kg more empty.
- Internal length: the Bateson 48LT is 1.16m (4ft) longer inside.
- Internal width: the Bateson 48LT is 49cm (1.5ft) wider inside.
Specifications side by side
| Bateson 48LT | M-Tec 8ft x 4ft Single Axle Trailer | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3100kg | 750kg |
| Unladen weight | 950kg | 280kg |
| Payload | 2150kg | 470kg |
| Internal length | 3600mm | 2440mm |
| Internal width | 1710mm | 1220mm |
| Internal height | 1800mm | - |
| Axles | - | Single |
| Brakes | - | Unbraked |
Sources: Bateson 48LT, M-Tec 8ft x 4ft Single Axle 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 carries 1,680kg more
- you want one that is rated 2,350kg heavier gross
- you want one that is 1.16m (4ft) longer inside
- you want one that is 49cm (1.5ft) 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 8ft x 4ft Single Axle Trailer if...
- you want one that is 670kg lighter empty
A longer single-axle box trailer for small builders and landscapers who need more load length than the 6x4 but still want to stay under the unbraked weight limit. Suited to bulky, light loads like fencing panels or garden waste.
Listed by
- A & M Trailers & Trailer Parts - Armagh, Milford
Common questions
What is the difference between the Bateson 48LT and the M-Tec 8ft x 4ft Single Axle Trailer?
The Bateson 48LT carries 1,680kg more and is rated 2,350kg heavier gross. The M-Tec 8ft x 4ft Single Axle Trailer is 670kg lighter empty. The Bateson 48LT is a 12ft x 5ft8 twin-axle livestock trailer; the M-Tec 8ft x 4ft Single Axle Trailer is a 8ft x 4ft unbraked single axle general purpose trailer.
Which is lighter, the Bateson 48LT or the M-Tec 8ft x 4ft Single Axle Trailer?
The M-Tec 8ft x 4ft Single Axle Trailer. It is 670kg lighter empty than the Bateson 48LT.
Which carries more, the Bateson 48LT or the M-Tec 8ft x 4ft Single Axle Trailer?
The Bateson 48LT, by 1,680kg.
Can I tow the Bateson 48LT or the M-Tec 8ft x 4ft Single Axle 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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