Head to head
Bateson 48LT vs Nugent P3116H
The Nugent P3116H is 215kg lighter empty and carries 615kg more.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Bateson 48LT weighs 215kg more empty.
- Payload: the Nugent P3116H carries 615kg more.
- Gross weight: the Nugent P3116H is rated 400kg heavier gross.
Specifications side by side
| Bateson 48LT | Nugent P3116H | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3100kg | 3500kg |
| Unladen weight | 950kg | 735kg |
| Payload | 2150kg | 2765kg |
| Internal length | 3600mm | - |
| Internal width | 1710mm | - |
| Internal height | 1800mm | - |
| Internal bed | - | 3148mm x 1616mm |
| Axles | - | Twin |
Sources: Bateson 48LT, Nugent P3116H. 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 P3116H if...
- you want one that is 215kg lighter empty
- you want one that carries 615kg more
- you want one that is rated 400kg heavier gross
Bought by groundworks and plant hire operators who need to move a mini digger or similar compact machine and want Nugent's own suspension and braking package rather than a lighter unbraked trailer.
Listed by
- Kent Towing Solutions - Tunbridge Wells
Common questions
What is the difference between the Bateson 48LT and the Nugent P3116H?
The Nugent P3116H is 215kg lighter empty and carries 615kg more. The Bateson 48LT is a 12ft x 5ft8 twin-axle livestock trailer; the Nugent P3116H is a a plant trailer for mini excavators and small machinery.
Which is lighter, the Bateson 48LT or the Nugent P3116H?
The Nugent P3116H. It is 215kg lighter empty than the Bateson 48LT.
Which carries more, the Bateson 48LT or the Nugent P3116H?
The Nugent P3116H, by 615kg.
Can I tow the Bateson 48LT or the Nugent P3116H 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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