Head to head
Bateson 48LT vs Nugent G2512D
The Nugent G2512D is 505kg lighter empty. The Bateson 48LT is rated 1.1 tonnes heavier gross and carries 595kg more.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Bateson 48LT weighs 505kg more empty.
- Gross weight: the Bateson 48LT is rated 1.1 tonnes heavier gross.
- Payload: the Bateson 48LT carries 595kg more.
Specifications side by side
| Bateson 48LT | Nugent G2512D | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3100kg | 2000kg |
| Unladen weight | 950kg | 445kg |
| Payload | 2150kg | 1555kg |
| Internal length | 3600mm | - |
| Internal width | 1710mm | - |
| Internal height | 1800mm | - |
| Internal bed | - | 2520mm x 1270mm |
| Axles | - | Twin |
Sources: Bateson 48LT, Nugent G2512D. 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 rated 1.1 tonnes heavier gross
- you want one that carries 595kg 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 G2512D if...
- you want one that is 505kg lighter empty
An entry-level general-purpose trailer for smallholders and light trade users who need a twin-axle chassis but not the larger bed of the G3015D.
Listed by
- Kent Towing Solutions - Tunbridge Wells
Common questions
What is the difference between the Bateson 48LT and the Nugent G2512D?
The Nugent G2512D is 505kg lighter empty. The Bateson 48LT is rated 1.1 tonnes heavier gross and carries 595kg more. The Bateson 48LT is a 12ft x 5ft8 twin-axle livestock trailer; the Nugent G2512D is a a compact twin-axle general-purpose trailer.
Which is lighter, the Bateson 48LT or the Nugent G2512D?
The Nugent G2512D. It is 505kg lighter empty than the Bateson 48LT.
Which carries more, the Bateson 48LT or the Nugent G2512D?
The Bateson 48LT, by 595kg.
Can I tow the Bateson 48LT or the Nugent G2512D 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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