Head to head
Bateson 48LT vs Meredith & Eyre MEG7564TRM
The Bateson 48LT carries 1,655kg more and is rated 2,350kg heavier gross.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Payload: the Bateson 48LT carries 1,655kg more.
- Gross weight: the Bateson 48LT is rated 2,350kg heavier gross.
Specifications side by side
| Bateson 48LT | Meredith & Eyre MEG7564TRM | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3100kg | 750kg |
| Payload | 2150kg | 495kg |
| Unladen weight | 950kg | - |
| Internal length | 3600mm | - |
| Internal width | 1710mm | - |
| Internal height | 1800mm | - |
| Internal bed | - | 1985mm x 1220mm |
| Tyres | - | 145/70R13 |
Sources: Bateson 48LT, Meredith & Eyre MEG7564TRM. 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 1,655kg more
- you want one that is rated 2,350kg heavier gross
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 MEG7564TRM if...
A 6'6" x 4' unbraked general purpose trailer with mesh sides and a loading ramp, sized for garden waste, small plant and tip runs. A common entry-level trailer at UK trailer dealers.
Listed by
- Liverseed Trailers - Preston, Lostock Hall, Penwortham
Common questions
What is the difference between the Bateson 48LT and the Meredith & Eyre MEG7564TRM?
The Bateson 48LT carries 1,655kg more and is rated 2,350kg heavier gross. The Bateson 48LT is a 12ft x 5ft8 twin-axle livestock trailer; the Meredith & Eyre MEG7564TRM is a general purpose trailer with mesh sides and ramp.
Which carries more, the Bateson 48LT or the Meredith & Eyre MEG7564TRM?
The Bateson 48LT, by 1,655kg.
Can I tow the Bateson 48LT or the Meredith & Eyre MEG7564TRM 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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