Head to head
Bateson 48LT vs Sun Way Galaxy SW345PN
The Bateson 48LT carries 1,810kg more and is rated 2.6 tonnes heavier gross. The Sun Way Galaxy SW345PN is 790kg lighter empty.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Payload: the Bateson 48LT carries 1,810kg more.
- Gross weight: the Bateson 48LT is rated 2.6 tonnes heavier gross.
- Unladen weight: the Bateson 48LT weighs 790kg more empty.
Specifications side by side
| Bateson 48LT | Sun Way Galaxy SW345PN | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3100kg | 500 kg |
| Unladen weight | 950kg | 160 kg |
| Payload | 2150kg | 340 kg |
| Internal length | 3600mm | - |
| Internal width | 1710mm | - |
| Internal height | 1800mm | - |
| Length | - | 4.70 m (frame) |
| Width | - | 1.84 m |
| Suitable boat length | - | 4.40 m |
| Axles | - | Single, unbraked |
Sources: Bateson 48LT, Sun Way Galaxy SW345PN. 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 1,810kg more
- you want one that is rated 2.6 tonnes 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 Galaxy SW345PN if...
- you want one that is 790kg lighter empty
The Galaxy SW345PN suits owners of inflatables and small RIBs who want the lightest trailer that still meets EU type approval, since its 500kg gross weight lets many small cars tow it without extra licence categories. Its multi-roller bed is built for a soft or RIB hull rather than a hard-chine motorboat.
Listed by
- Lider Trailers - Accrington, Blackburn
Common questions
What is the difference between the Bateson 48LT and the Sun Way Galaxy SW345PN?
The Bateson 48LT carries 1,810kg more and is rated 2.6 tonnes heavier gross. The Sun Way Galaxy SW345PN is 790kg lighter empty. The Bateson 48LT is a 12ft x 5ft8 twin-axle livestock trailer; the Sun Way Galaxy SW345PN is a a lightweight single-axle boat trailer from Sun Way's Galaxy range, designed for inflatable and rigid inflatable boats..
Which is lighter, the Bateson 48LT or the Sun Way Galaxy SW345PN?
The Sun Way Galaxy SW345PN. It is 790kg lighter empty than the Bateson 48LT.
Which carries more, the Bateson 48LT or the Sun Way Galaxy SW345PN?
The Bateson 48LT, by 1,810kg.
Can I tow the Bateson 48LT or the Sun Way Galaxy SW345PN 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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