Head to head
Bateson 48LT vs PRG Trailers ProLine Beavertail
The Bateson 48LT carries 175kg more and is rated 100kg heavier gross.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Payload: the Bateson 48LT carries 175kg more.
- Gross weight: the Bateson 48LT is rated 100kg heavier gross.
Specifications side by side
| Bateson 48LT | PRG Trailers ProLine Beavertail | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3100kg | 3,000kg (twin axle, 10in wheels) up to 3,500kg (twin axle 13in wheels, and all tri axle models) |
| Payload | 2150kg | 1,975kg to 2,550kg depending on configuration |
| Unladen weight | 950kg | - |
| Internal length | 3600mm | - |
| Internal width | 1710mm | - |
| Internal height | 1800mm | - |
| Internal bed | - | 4.88m to 6.40m long, 2.13m or 2.28m wide |
| Axles | - | Twin or Tri |
| Brakes | - | Braked (Alko AAA self-adjusting brakes) |
Sources: Bateson 48LT, PRG Trailers ProLine Beavertail. 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 175kg more
- you want one that is rated 100kg 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 ProLine Beavertail if...
The ProLine Beavertail suits owners of low-ground-clearance cars, since its beavertail ramp lets a car drive on and off without grounding, unlike a flat-bed transporter. PRG offers it across twin and tri-axle chassis so buyers can match the trailer to a 3000kg or 3500kg tow limit.
Listed by
- Compass Trailers - Lewes, Ringmer
Common questions
What is the difference between the Bateson 48LT and the PRG Trailers ProLine Beavertail?
The Bateson 48LT carries 175kg more and is rated 100kg heavier gross. The Bateson 48LT is a 12ft x 5ft8 twin-axle livestock trailer; the PRG Trailers ProLine Beavertail is a pRG Trailers' open beavertail car trailer range, built with a hinged tail ramp for loading low cars..
Which carries more, the Bateson 48LT or the PRG Trailers ProLine Beavertail?
The Bateson 48LT, by 175kg.
Can I tow the Bateson 48LT or the PRG Trailers ProLine Beavertail 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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