Head to head
Bateson 48LT vs Nugent LC3618H
The Nugent LC3618H is rated 400kg heavier gross and is 11cm wider inside. The Bateson 48LT is 115kg lighter empty.
Last reviewed 6 October 2026
Key differences
- Gross weight: the Nugent LC3618H is rated 400kg heavier gross.
- Unladen weight: the Nugent LC3618H weighs 115kg more empty.
- Internal width: the Nugent LC3618H is 11cm wider inside.
- Internal height: the Nugent LC3618H is 10cm taller inside.
- Internal length: the Nugent LC3618H is 7cm longer inside.
Specifications side by side
| Bateson 48LT | Nugent LC3618H | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3100kg | 3,500 kg |
| Unladen weight | 950kg | 1065 kg |
| Internal length | 3600mm | 3,672 mm |
| Internal width | 1710mm | 1,820 mm |
| Internal height | 1800mm | 1,900 mm |
| Payload | 2150kg | - |
Sources: Bateson 48LT, Nugent LC3618H. 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 115kg lighter empty
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 LC3618H if...
- you want one that is rated 400kg heavier gross
- you want one that is 11cm wider inside
- you want one that is 10cm taller inside
- you want one that is 7cm longer inside
A 12 ft twin axle livestock trailer for farmers and smallholders moving cattle, with sectional fold down front panels for airflow and a dividing gate. Suits farm to farm and market runs where a 3,500 kg gross weight trailer is needed.
Full LC3618H specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Bateson 48LT and the Nugent LC3618H?
The Nugent LC3618H is rated 400kg heavier gross and is 11cm wider inside. The Bateson 48LT is 115kg lighter empty. The Bateson 48LT is a 12ft x 5ft8 twin-axle livestock trailer; the Nugent LC3618H is a 12 ft x 6 ft twin axle livestock trailer for cattle with Dual Drive suspension.
Which is lighter, the Bateson 48LT or the Nugent LC3618H?
The Bateson 48LT. It is 115kg lighter empty than the Nugent LC3618H.
Can I tow the Bateson 48LT or the Nugent LC3618H 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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