Head to head
Bateson 48LT vs Tickners ECO644
The Tickners ECO644 is 735kg lighter empty. The Bateson 48LT is rated 2,350kg heavier gross and carries 1,615kg more.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Bateson 48LT weighs 735kg more empty.
- Gross weight: the Bateson 48LT is rated 2,350kg heavier gross.
- Payload: the Bateson 48LT carries 1,615kg more.
- Internal length: the Bateson 48LT is 1.8m (6ft) longer inside.
- Internal height: the Bateson 48LT is 61cm (2ft) taller inside.
- Internal width: the Bateson 48LT is 54cm (2ft) wider inside.
Specifications side by side
| Bateson 48LT | Tickners ECO644 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3100kg | 750kg |
| Unladen weight | 950kg | 215kg |
| Payload | 2150kg | 535kg |
| Internal length | 3600mm | 1800mm |
| Internal width | 1710mm | 1175mm |
| Internal height | 1800mm | 1190mm |
| Axles | - | 1 |
| Brakes | - | Unbraked |
Sources: Bateson 48LT, Tickners ECO644. 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 1,615kg more
- you want one that is 1.8m (6ft) longer inside
- you want one that is 61cm (2ft) taller inside
- you want one that is 54cm (2ft) 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 ECO644 if...
- you want one that is 735kg lighter empty
A budget box trailer for buyers wanting a lightweight, lockable trailer for camping, DIY or light haulage without a braked axle.
Full ECO644 specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Bateson 48LT and the Tickners ECO644?
The Tickners ECO644 is 735kg lighter empty. The Bateson 48LT is rated 2,350kg heavier gross and carries 1,615kg more. The Bateson 48LT is a 12ft x 5ft8 twin-axle livestock trailer; the Tickners ECO644 is a an unbraked single-axle box trailer with a lift-off lid, from Tickners' Eco Box range..
Which is lighter, the Bateson 48LT or the Tickners ECO644?
The Tickners ECO644. It is 735kg lighter empty than the Bateson 48LT.
Which carries more, the Bateson 48LT or the Tickners ECO644?
The Bateson 48LT, by 1,615kg.
Can I tow the Bateson 48LT or the Tickners ECO644 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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