Head to head
Bateson 48LT vs Nugent P2813S
The Nugent P2813S is 370kg lighter empty. The Bateson 48LT is rated 400kg heavier gross.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Bateson 48LT weighs 370kg more empty.
- Gross weight: the Bateson 48LT is rated 400kg heavier gross.
Specifications side by side
| Bateson 48LT | Nugent P2813S | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3100kg | 2,700kg |
| Unladen weight | 950kg | 580kg |
| Payload | 2150kg | - |
| Internal length | 3600mm | - |
| Internal width | 1710mm | - |
| Internal height | 1800mm | - |
| Bed | - | 2.792m x 1.348m |
Sources: Bateson 48LT, Nugent P2813S. 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
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 P2813S if...
- you want one that is 370kg lighter empty
A compact, low-loading plant trailer sized around a mini excavator. The bed is deliberately short, which is the point: it suits a 1.5 to 2 tonne machine and keeps the whole outfit towable rather than chasing capacity it does not need.
Full P2813S specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Bateson 48LT and the Nugent P2813S?
The Nugent P2813S is 370kg lighter empty. The Bateson 48LT is rated 400kg heavier gross. The Bateson 48LT is a 12ft x 5ft8 twin-axle livestock trailer; the Nugent P2813S is a plant trailer, twin axle.
Which is lighter, the Bateson 48LT or the Nugent P2813S?
The Nugent P2813S. It is 370kg lighter empty than the Bateson 48LT.
Can I tow the Bateson 48LT or the Nugent P2813S 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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