Head to head
Bateson 48LT vs Tickners GT756
The Bateson 48LT carries 1,710kg more and is rated 2,350kg heavier gross. The Tickners GT756 is 640kg lighter empty.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Payload: the Bateson 48LT carries 1,710kg more.
- Gross weight: the Bateson 48LT is rated 2,350kg heavier gross.
- Unladen weight: the Bateson 48LT weighs 640kg more empty.
- Internal length: the Bateson 48LT is 1.5m (5ft) longer inside.
- Internal width: the Bateson 48LT is 26cm wider inside.
- Internal height: the Tickners GT756 is 12cm taller inside.
Specifications side by side
| Bateson 48LT | Tickners GT756 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3100kg | 750kg |
| Unladen weight | 950kg | 310kg |
| Payload | 2150kg | 440kg |
| Internal length | 3600mm | 2100mm |
| Internal width | 1710mm | 1455mm |
| Internal height | 1800mm | 1920mm |
| Axles | - | 2 |
| Brakes | - | Unbraked |
Sources: Bateson 48LT, Tickners GT756. 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 1,710kg 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 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 GT756 if...
- you want one that is 640kg lighter empty
- you want one that is 12cm taller inside
Gives buyers a wider, taller box than the single-axle Eco range while staying under the unbraked weight limit. A 1920mm internal height is unusual on an unbraked trailer and is the reason to choose it: market traders and event crews get a walk-in load space without needing brakes or a bigger tow car.
Full GT756 specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Bateson 48LT and the Tickners GT756?
The Bateson 48LT carries 1,710kg more and is rated 2,350kg heavier gross. The Tickners GT756 is 640kg lighter empty. The Bateson 48LT is a 12ft x 5ft8 twin-axle livestock trailer; the Tickners GT756 is a an unbraked twin-axle box trailer from Tickners' GT range..
Which is lighter, the Bateson 48LT or the Tickners GT756?
The Tickners GT756. It is 640kg lighter empty than the Bateson 48LT.
Which carries more, the Bateson 48LT or the Tickners GT756?
The Bateson 48LT, by 1,710kg.
Can I tow the Bateson 48LT or the Tickners GT756 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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