Head to head
Bateson 48LT vs Tickners CP53
The Tickners CP53 is 815kg lighter empty. The Bateson 48LT is rated 2.6 tonnes heavier gross and carries 1,785kg more.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Bateson 48LT weighs 815kg more empty.
- Gross weight: the Bateson 48LT is rated 2.6 tonnes heavier gross.
- Payload: the Bateson 48LT carries 1,785kg more.
- Internal length: the Bateson 48LT is 2.13m (7ft) longer inside.
- Internal height: the Bateson 48LT is 90cm (3ft) taller inside.
- Internal width: the Bateson 48LT is 85cm (3ft) wider inside.
Specifications side by side
| Bateson 48LT | Tickners CP53 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3100kg | 500kg |
| Unladen weight | 950kg | 135kg |
| Payload | 2150kg | 365kg |
| Internal length | 3600mm | 1470mm |
| Internal width | 1710mm | 865mm |
| Internal height | 1800mm | 900mm |
| Axles | - | 1 |
| Brakes | - | Unbraked |
Sources: Bateson 48LT, Tickners CP53. 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 2.6 tonnes heavier gross
- you want one that carries 1,785kg more
- you want one that is 2.13m (7ft) longer inside
- you want one that is 90cm (3ft) taller inside
- you want one that is 85cm (3ft) wider 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 CP53 if...
- you want one that is 815kg lighter empty
Tickners' smallest, lightest box trailer, for buyers who only need occasional light-duty use such as camping trips or small hauls.
Listed by
- R M Trailer Centre - Middlesbrough, North Ormesby
Common questions
What is the difference between the Bateson 48LT and the Tickners CP53?
The Tickners CP53 is 815kg lighter empty. The Bateson 48LT is rated 2.6 tonnes heavier gross and carries 1,785kg more. The Bateson 48LT is a 12ft x 5ft8 twin-axle livestock trailer; the Tickners CP53 is a a small unbraked single-axle box trailer from Tickners' CP range..
Which is lighter, the Bateson 48LT or the Tickners CP53?
The Tickners CP53. It is 815kg lighter empty than the Bateson 48LT.
Which carries more, the Bateson 48LT or the Tickners CP53?
The Bateson 48LT, by 1,785kg.
Can I tow the Bateson 48LT or the Tickners CP53 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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