Head to head
Bateson 48LT vs Nugent T3118H
The Nugent T3118H is rated 400kg heavier gross.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Gross weight: the Nugent T3118H is rated 400kg heavier gross.
Specifications side by side
| Bateson 48LT | Nugent T3118H | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3100kg | 3,500kg |
| Unladen weight | 950kg | - |
| Payload | 2150kg | - |
| Internal length | 3600mm | - |
| Internal width | 1710mm | - |
| Internal height | 1800mm | - |
| External body | - | Approximately 3.1m x 1.8m (10ft 2in x 5ft 11in) |
| Brakes | - | Braked, twin axle |
Sources: Bateson 48LT, Nugent T3118H. 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 T3118H if...
- you want one that is rated 400kg heavier gross
A heavy-duty tipper aimed at agricultural and construction users, with reinforced sides and Nugent Dual Drive suspension. It competes directly with the Ifor Williams TT range and is usually cross-shopped against it on specification and lead time rather than on price alone.
Listed by
- Kent Towing Solutions - Tunbridge Wells
Common questions
What is the difference between the Bateson 48LT and the Nugent T3118H?
The Nugent T3118H is rated 400kg heavier gross. The Bateson 48LT is a 12ft x 5ft8 twin-axle livestock trailer; the Nugent T3118H is a tipping trailer, twin axle.
Can I tow the Bateson 48LT or the Nugent T3118H 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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