Head to head
Bateson 48LT vs Tickners RL5000
The Bateson 48LT is a 12ft x 5ft8 twin-axle livestock trailer. The Tickners RL5000 is a covered, tilting-bed vehicle transporter trailer.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Specifications side by side
| Bateson 48LT | Tickners RL5000 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3100kg | 2,600-3,500kg depending on model |
| Unladen weight | 950kg | 1,020-1,160kg depending on model |
| Payload | 2150kg | - |
| Internal length | 3600mm | - |
| Internal width | 1710mm | - |
| Internal height | 1800mm | - |
| Overall length | - | 7,000mm |
| Bed length | - | 4,870mm |
| Overall height | - | 2,400mm |
| Axles | - | 2, 12in 155/5 stud wheels |
Sources: Bateson 48LT, Tickners RL5000. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the 48LT if...
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 RL5000 if...
An enclosed, tilting-bed trailer used to transport and protect a car in transit, popular with motorsport and classic car owners. The manual tilt bed lets a single person load a low car without ramps digging in.
Listed by
- Lustre trailers - Norwich
Common questions
What is the difference between the Bateson 48LT and the Tickners RL5000?
The Bateson 48LT is a 12ft x 5ft8 twin-axle livestock trailer; the Tickners RL5000 is a covered, tilting-bed vehicle transporter trailer.
Can I tow the Bateson 48LT or the Tickners RL5000 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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