Head to head
Bateson 48LT vs Richardson Trailers Supreme 2000
The Richardson Trailers Supreme 2000 is 30kg lighter empty.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Bateson 48LT weighs 30kg more empty.
Specifications side by side
| Bateson 48LT | Richardson Trailers Supreme 2000 | |
|---|---|---|
| Unladen weight | 950kg | 920kg |
| Gross weight | 3100kg | - |
| Payload | 2150kg | - |
| Internal length | 3600mm | - |
| Internal width | 1710mm | - |
| Internal height | 1800mm | - |
| Capacity | - | 2 x 16.2hh horses |
| Floor | - | Aluminium and solid wood floor with rubber matting |
| Unload | - | Front and rear unload |
Sources: Bateson 48LT, Richardson Trailers Supreme 2000. 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 Supreme 2000 if...
- you want one that is 30kg lighter empty
A lightweight British horse trailer aimed at owners who want something easy to tow behind an ordinary family car, carrying two horses up to 16.2 hands. Front and rear unloading makes it easier to load and turn horses out at a show or yard.
Listed by
- Horse Trailer Sales - Robertsbridge, Staplecross
Common questions
What is the difference between the Bateson 48LT and the Richardson Trailers Supreme 2000?
The Richardson Trailers Supreme 2000 is 30kg lighter empty. The Bateson 48LT is a 12ft x 5ft8 twin-axle livestock trailer; the Richardson Trailers Supreme 2000 is a british twin-horse trailer built as a lightweight, easy-to-tow model.
Which is lighter, the Bateson 48LT or the Richardson Trailers Supreme 2000?
The Richardson Trailers Supreme 2000. It is 30kg lighter empty than the Bateson 48LT.
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