Head to head
Bateson 48LT vs Sun Way Galaxy TBS75
The Sun Way Galaxy TBS75 is 760kg lighter empty. The Bateson 48LT is rated 2,350kg heavier gross and carries 1,590kg more.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Bateson 48LT weighs 760kg more empty.
- Gross weight: the Bateson 48LT is rated 2,350kg heavier gross.
- Payload: the Bateson 48LT carries 1,590kg more.
Specifications side by side
| Bateson 48LT | Sun Way Galaxy TBS75 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3100kg | 750kg |
| Unladen weight | 950kg | 190kg |
| Payload | 2150kg | 560kg |
| Internal length | 3600mm | - |
| Internal width | 1710mm | - |
| Internal height | 1800mm | - |
| Overall length | - | 5.99m |
| Overall width | - | 1.83m |
| Rollers | - | 20 non-marking rollers plus 1 keel roller, winch and break-back facility |
Sources: Bateson 48LT, Sun Way Galaxy TBS75. 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 rated 2,350kg heavier gross
- you want one that carries 1,590kg more
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 TBS75 if...
- you want one that is 760kg lighter empty
A French-built boat trailer for owners of small motorboats who need to launch and recover from a slipway themselves. The break-back facility and roller bed make it easier to float the boat on and off without a tow vehicle in the water.
Listed by
- Lider Trailers - Accrington, Blackburn
Common questions
What is the difference between the Bateson 48LT and the Sun Way Galaxy TBS75?
The Sun Way Galaxy TBS75 is 760kg lighter empty. The Bateson 48LT is rated 2,350kg heavier gross and carries 1,590kg more. The Bateson 48LT is a 12ft x 5ft8 twin-axle livestock trailer; the Sun Way Galaxy TBS75 is a single-axle road trailer for launching and recovering small motorboats.
Which is lighter, the Bateson 48LT or the Sun Way Galaxy TBS75?
The Sun Way Galaxy TBS75. It is 760kg lighter empty than the Bateson 48LT.
Which carries more, the Bateson 48LT or the Sun Way Galaxy TBS75?
The Bateson 48LT, by 1,590kg.
Can I tow the Bateson 48LT or the Sun Way Galaxy TBS75 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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