Head to head
Bateson 48LT vs M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer
The M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer is 350kg lighter empty. The Bateson 48LT is 1.16m (4ft) longer inside and is rated 400kg heavier gross.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Bateson 48LT weighs 350kg more empty.
- Internal length: the Bateson 48LT is 1.16m (4ft) longer inside.
- Gross weight: the Bateson 48LT is rated 400kg heavier gross.
- Internal width: the Bateson 48LT is 19cm wider inside.
- Payload: the Bateson 48LT carries 50kg more.
Specifications side by side
| Bateson 48LT | M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3100kg | 2700kg |
| Unladen weight | 950kg | 600kg |
| Payload | 2150kg | 2100kg |
| Internal length | 3600mm | 2440mm |
| Internal width | 1710mm | 1524mm |
| Internal height | 1800mm | - |
| Axles | - | Twin |
| Brakes | - | Braked (Knott, 4 wheels) |
Sources: Bateson 48LT, M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Twin 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 is 1.16m (4ft) longer inside
- you want one that is rated 400kg heavier gross
- you want one that is 19cm wider inside
- you want one that carries 50kg more
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 Twin Axle Trailer if...
- you want one that is 350kg lighter empty
A wider twin-axle box trailer for builders, farmers and plant hire yards needing to carry bulkier loads such as pallets or small plant, with braked axles for safer road towing at higher weights.
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 Twin Axle Trailer?
The M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer is 350kg lighter empty. The Bateson 48LT is 1.16m (4ft) longer inside and is rated 400kg heavier gross. The Bateson 48LT is a 12ft x 5ft8 twin-axle livestock trailer; the M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer is a 8ft x 5ft braked twin axle general purpose trailer.
Which is lighter, the Bateson 48LT or the M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer?
The M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer. It is 350kg lighter empty than the Bateson 48LT.
Which carries more, the Bateson 48LT or the M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer?
The Bateson 48LT, by 50kg.
Can I tow the Bateson 48LT or the M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Twin 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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