Head to head
Bateson 48LT vs Richardson Trailers Supreme Ultra
The Bateson 48LT is 150kg lighter empty and is 6cm longer inside. The Richardson Trailers Supreme Ultra is 9cm wider inside.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Richardson Trailers Supreme Ultra weighs 150kg more empty.
- Internal width: the Richardson Trailers Supreme Ultra is 9cm wider inside.
- Internal length: the Bateson 48LT is 6cm longer inside.
Specifications side by side
| Bateson 48LT | Richardson Trailers Supreme Ultra | |
|---|---|---|
| Unladen weight | 950kg | 1100 kg |
| Internal length | 3600mm | 3.54 m (11 ft 7 in) |
| Internal width | 1710mm | 1.80 m (5 ft 11 in) |
| Gross weight | 3100kg | - |
| Payload | 2150kg | - |
| Internal height | 1800mm | - |
| Maximum gross weight | - | 3200 kg |
| Overall length | - | 5.00 m (16 ft 5 in) |
Sources: Bateson 48LT, Richardson Trailers Supreme Ultra. 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 150kg lighter empty
- you want one that is 6cm longer inside
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 Ultra if...
- you want one that is 9cm wider inside
The Supreme Ultra suits owners looking for a well-established British-built two-horse trailer able to carry a pair of taller horses, since sellers describe it as taking two horses up to about 17.2hh. As a long-running Richardson model it is more often found on the used market now than ordered new.
Listed by
- Horse Trailer Sales - Robertsbridge, Staplecross
Common questions
What is the difference between the Bateson 48LT and the Richardson Trailers Supreme Ultra?
The Bateson 48LT is 150kg lighter empty and is 6cm longer inside. The Richardson Trailers Supreme Ultra is 9cm wider inside. The Bateson 48LT is a 12ft x 5ft8 twin-axle livestock trailer; the Richardson Trailers Supreme Ultra is a a two-horse trailer from British manufacturer Richardson, part of its Supreme range of horse trailers..
Which is lighter, the Bateson 48LT or the Richardson Trailers Supreme Ultra?
The Bateson 48LT. It is 150kg lighter empty than the Richardson Trailers Supreme Ultra.
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