Head to head
Bateson 48LT vs M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Tipping Trailer
The Bateson 48LT is 1.12m (3.5ft) longer inside and carries 290kg more.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Internal length: the Bateson 48LT is 1.12m (3.5ft) longer inside.
- Payload: the Bateson 48LT carries 290kg more.
- Gross weight: the Bateson 48LT is rated 400kg heavier gross.
- Internal width: the Bateson 48LT is 21cm wider inside.
- Unladen weight: the Bateson 48LT weighs 110kg more empty.
Specifications side by side
| Bateson 48LT | M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Tipping Trailer | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3100kg | 2700kg |
| Unladen weight | 950kg | 840kg |
| Payload | 2150kg | 1860kg |
| Internal length | 3600mm | 2480mm |
| Internal width | 1710mm | 1500mm |
| Internal height | 1800mm | - |
| Axles | - | Twin |
| Brakes | - | Braked (Knott, 4 wheels) |
Sources: Bateson 48LT, M-Tec 8ft x 5ft 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 1.12m (3.5ft) longer inside
- you want one that carries 290kg more
- you want one that is rated 400kg heavier gross
- you want one that is 21cm 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 5ft Tipping Trailer if...
- you want one that is 110kg lighter empty
A general-purpose tipping trailer for farmers, landscapers and small groundworks contractors moving loose materials like aggregate, muck or logs, with an optional electric ram for one-touch tipping instead of a hand-cranked or solid ram.
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 5ft Tipping Trailer?
The Bateson 48LT is 1.12m (3.5ft) longer inside and carries 290kg more. The Bateson 48LT is a 12ft x 5ft8 twin-axle livestock trailer; the M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Tipping Trailer is a 8ft x 5ft twin axle tipping trailer.
Which is lighter, the Bateson 48LT or the M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Tipping Trailer?
The M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Tipping Trailer. It is 110kg lighter empty than the Bateson 48LT.
Which carries more, the Bateson 48LT or the M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Tipping Trailer?
The Bateson 48LT, by 290kg.
Can I tow the Bateson 48LT or the M-Tec 8ft x 5ft 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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