Head to head
Bateson 48LT vs Nugent G3015D
The Nugent G3015D is 350kg lighter empty. The Bateson 48LT is rated 400kg heavier gross and carries 50kg more.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Bateson 48LT weighs 350kg more empty.
- Gross weight: the Bateson 48LT is rated 400kg heavier gross.
- Payload: the Bateson 48LT carries 50kg more.
Specifications side by side
| Bateson 48LT | Nugent G3015D | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3100kg | 2700kg |
| Unladen weight | 950kg | 600kg |
| Payload | 2150kg | 2100kg |
| Internal length | 3600mm | - |
| Internal width | 1710mm | - |
| Internal height | 1800mm | - |
| Internal bed | - | 3000mm x 1520mm |
| Axles | - | Twin |
Sources: Bateson 48LT, Nugent G3015D. 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 400kg heavier gross
- 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 G3015D if...
- you want one that is 350kg lighter empty
A general-purpose farm trailer for loose loads, feed bags or fencing, sized up from the G2512D for users who need a bigger bed on the same twin-axle chassis.
Listed by
- Kent Towing Solutions - Tunbridge Wells
Common questions
What is the difference between the Bateson 48LT and the Nugent G3015D?
The Nugent G3015D is 350kg lighter empty. The Bateson 48LT is rated 400kg heavier gross and carries 50kg more. The Bateson 48LT is a 12ft x 5ft8 twin-axle livestock trailer; the Nugent G3015D is a a mid-size twin-axle general-purpose trailer.
Which is lighter, the Bateson 48LT or the Nugent G3015D?
The Nugent G3015D. It is 350kg lighter empty than the Bateson 48LT.
Which carries more, the Bateson 48LT or the Nugent G3015D?
The Bateson 48LT, by 50kg.
Can I tow the Bateson 48LT or the Nugent G3015D 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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