Head to head
Bateson 48LT vs Nugent Q1710
The Bateson 48LT carries 1,943kg more and is rated 2,740kg heavier gross. The Nugent Q1710 is 797kg lighter empty.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Payload: the Bateson 48LT carries 1,943kg more.
- Gross weight: the Bateson 48LT is rated 2,740kg heavier gross.
- Unladen weight: the Bateson 48LT weighs 797kg more empty.
Specifications side by side
| Bateson 48LT | Nugent Q1710 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3100kg | 360kg |
| Unladen weight | 950kg | 153kg |
| Payload | 2150kg | 207kg |
| Internal length | 3600mm | - |
| Internal width | 1710mm | - |
| Internal height | 1800mm | - |
| Internal bed | - | 1700mm x 1010mm |
| Axles | - | Single |
Sources: Bateson 48LT, Nugent Q1710. 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 carries 1,943kg more
- you want one that is rated 2,740kg 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 Q1710 if...
- you want one that is 797kg lighter empty
A light trailer for farmers and smallholders who need to move a quad bike, feed or small tools around the yard behind an ATV or small vehicle rather than a car.
Listed by
- Kent Towing Solutions - Tunbridge Wells
Common questions
What is the difference between the Bateson 48LT and the Nugent Q1710?
The Bateson 48LT carries 1,943kg more and is rated 2,740kg heavier gross. The Nugent Q1710 is 797kg lighter empty. The Bateson 48LT is a 12ft x 5ft8 twin-axle livestock trailer; the Nugent Q1710 is a a small single-axle trailer for quad bikes and ATVs.
Which is lighter, the Bateson 48LT or the Nugent Q1710?
The Nugent Q1710. It is 797kg lighter empty than the Bateson 48LT.
Which carries more, the Bateson 48LT or the Nugent Q1710?
The Bateson 48LT, by 1,943kg.
Can I tow the Bateson 48LT or the Nugent Q1710 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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