Head to head
Bateson 48LT vs Tickners ECO745
The Bateson 48LT carries 1,675kg more and is rated 2,350kg heavier gross. The Tickners ECO745 is 675kg lighter empty.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Payload: the Bateson 48LT carries 1,675kg more.
- Gross weight: the Bateson 48LT is rated 2,350kg heavier gross.
- Unladen weight: the Bateson 48LT weighs 675kg more empty.
- Internal length: the Bateson 48LT is 1.5m (5ft) longer inside.
- Internal width: the Bateson 48LT is 54cm (2ft) wider inside.
- Internal height: the Bateson 48LT is 33cm (1ft) taller inside.
Specifications side by side
| Bateson 48LT | Tickners ECO745 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3100kg | 750kg |
| Unladen weight | 950kg | 275kg |
| Payload | 2150kg | 475kg |
| Internal length | 3600mm | 2100mm |
| Internal width | 1710mm | 1175mm |
| Internal height | 1800mm | 1470mm |
| Axles | - | 1 |
| Brakes | - | Unbraked |
Sources: Bateson 48LT, Tickners ECO745. 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 1,675kg more
- you want one that is rated 2,350kg heavier gross
- you want one that is 1.5m (5ft) longer inside
- you want one that is 54cm (2ft) wider inside
- you want one that is 33cm (1ft) taller 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 ECO745 if...
- you want one that is 675kg lighter empty
A taller, longer-bedded version of the Eco Box range for buyers needing more internal volume while staying unbraked. At 1470mm internal height it will take a stacked load standing up, which is what separates a box trailer from a flatbed with sides, while staying under the 750kg unbraked limit.
Listed by
- Sleaford Trailers - Sleaford
Common questions
What is the difference between the Bateson 48LT and the Tickners ECO745?
The Bateson 48LT carries 1,675kg more and is rated 2,350kg heavier gross. The Tickners ECO745 is 675kg lighter empty. The Bateson 48LT is a 12ft x 5ft8 twin-axle livestock trailer; the Tickners ECO745 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 ECO745?
The Tickners ECO745. It is 675kg lighter empty than the Bateson 48LT.
Which carries more, the Bateson 48LT or the Tickners ECO745?
The Bateson 48LT, by 1,675kg.
Can I tow the Bateson 48LT or the Tickners ECO745 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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