Head to head
Bateson 48LT vs Nugent T3718H
The Nugent T3718H is rated 400kg heavier gross. The Bateson 48LT is 110kg lighter empty.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Gross weight: the Nugent T3718H is rated 400kg heavier gross.
- Unladen weight: the Nugent T3718H weighs 110kg more empty.
Specifications side by side
| Bateson 48LT | Nugent T3718H | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3100kg | 3,500kg |
| Unladen weight | 950kg | 1,060kg |
| Payload | 2150kg | - |
| Internal length | 3600mm | - |
| Internal width | 1710mm | - |
| Internal height | 1800mm | - |
| Internal LxW | - | 3,630 x 1,800 (mm) |
| Bed height | - | 700 mm |
| Tyres | - | 185/70R13 |
Sources: Bateson 48LT, Nugent T3718H. 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 110kg 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 T3718H if...
- you want one that is rated 400kg heavier gross
A twin axle tipper for groundworks, landscaping and farm use where loads of spoil, aggregate or waste need tipping out. The figures below are from the maker's own page.
Full T3718H specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Bateson 48LT and the Nugent T3718H?
The Nugent T3718H is rated 400kg heavier gross. The Bateson 48LT is 110kg lighter empty. The Bateson 48LT is a 12ft x 5ft8 twin-axle livestock trailer; the Nugent T3718H is a 12 ft x 6 ft twin axle 3.5 tonne tipping trailer.
Which is lighter, the Bateson 48LT or the Nugent T3718H?
The Bateson 48LT. It is 110kg lighter empty than the Nugent T3718H.
Can I tow the Bateson 48LT or the Nugent T3718H 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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