Head to head
Bateson 48LT vs Tickners GB855
The Tickners GB855 is 500kg lighter empty. The Bateson 48LT is rated 1.3 tonnes heavier gross and carries 800kg more.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Bateson 48LT weighs 500kg more empty.
- Gross weight: the Bateson 48LT is rated 1.3 tonnes heavier gross.
- Payload: the Bateson 48LT carries 800kg more.
- Internal length: the Bateson 48LT is 1.17m (4ft) longer inside.
- Internal height: the Bateson 48LT is 33cm (1ft) taller inside.
- Internal width: the Bateson 48LT is 26cm wider inside.
Specifications side by side
| Bateson 48LT | Tickners GB855 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3100kg | 1800kg |
| Unladen weight | 950kg | 450kg |
| Payload | 2150kg | 1350kg |
| Internal length | 3600mm | 2430mm |
| Internal width | 1710mm | 1455mm |
| Internal height | 1800mm | 1470mm |
| Axles | - | 2 |
| Brakes | - | Braked |
Sources: Bateson 48LT, Tickners GB855. 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 1.3 tonnes heavier gross
- you want one that carries 800kg more
- you want one that is 1.17m (4ft) longer inside
- you want one that is 33cm (1ft) taller inside
- you want one that is 26cm 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 GB855 if...
- you want one that is 500kg lighter empty
Aimed at tradespeople and small businesses needing a bigger payload box trailer for stock, tools or equipment. Braked and twin-axled at 1800kg gross, it carries 1350kg - about three times an unbraked box trailer - so it suits a working week rather than an occasional tip run.
Listed by
- R M Trailer Centre - Middlesbrough, North Ormesby
Common questions
What is the difference between the Bateson 48LT and the Tickners GB855?
The Tickners GB855 is 500kg lighter empty. The Bateson 48LT is rated 1.3 tonnes heavier gross and carries 800kg more. The Bateson 48LT is a 12ft x 5ft8 twin-axle livestock trailer; the Tickners GB855 is a a braked twin-axle box trailer from Tickners' GB range, rated at 1800kg gross weight..
Which is lighter, the Bateson 48LT or the Tickners GB855?
The Tickners GB855. It is 500kg lighter empty than the Bateson 48LT.
Which carries more, the Bateson 48LT or the Tickners GB855?
The Bateson 48LT, by 800kg.
Can I tow the Bateson 48LT or the Tickners GB855 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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