Head to head
Bateson 48LT vs Nugent F3720H
The Nugent F3720H is 275kg lighter empty and carries 675kg more.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Bateson 48LT weighs 275kg more empty.
- Payload: the Nugent F3720H carries 675kg more.
- Gross weight: the Nugent F3720H is rated 400kg heavier gross.
Specifications side by side
| Bateson 48LT | Nugent F3720H | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3100kg | 3500kg |
| Unladen weight | 950kg | 675kg |
| Payload | 2150kg | 2825kg |
| Internal length | 3600mm | - |
| Internal width | 1710mm | - |
| Internal height | 1800mm | - |
| Internal bed | - | 3650mm x 2000mm |
| Axles | - | Twin |
Sources: Bateson 48LT, Nugent F3720H. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the 48LT if...
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 F3720H if...
- you want one that is 275kg lighter empty
- you want one that carries 675kg more
- you want one that is rated 400kg heavier gross
A general haulage flatbed for farmers and small contractors moving bales, machinery or building materials, built around Nugent's own suspension design and Knott brakes rather than a bought-in chassis.
Listed by
- Kent Towing Solutions - Tunbridge Wells
Common questions
What is the difference between the Bateson 48LT and the Nugent F3720H?
The Nugent F3720H is 275kg lighter empty and carries 675kg more. The Bateson 48LT is a 12ft x 5ft8 twin-axle livestock trailer; the Nugent F3720H is a a twin-axle flatbed trailer with Nugent's Dual Drive suspension.
Which is lighter, the Bateson 48LT or the Nugent F3720H?
The Nugent F3720H. It is 275kg lighter empty than the Bateson 48LT.
Which carries more, the Bateson 48LT or the Nugent F3720H?
The Nugent F3720H, by 675kg.
Can I tow the Bateson 48LT or the Nugent F3720H 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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