Head to head
Bateson 48LT vs Turatello F20
The Bateson 48LT is rated 1.1 tonnes heavier gross. The Turatello F20 is 100kg lighter empty.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Gross weight: the Bateson 48LT is rated 1.1 tonnes heavier gross.
- Unladen weight: the Bateson 48LT weighs 100kg more empty.
Specifications side by side
| Bateson 48LT | Turatello F20 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3100kg | 2,000kg |
| Unladen weight | 950kg | approx. 850kg |
| Payload | 2150kg | - |
| Internal length | 3600mm | - |
| Internal width | 1710mm | - |
| Internal height | 1800mm | - |
| Length | - | 616cm |
| Width | - | 210cm |
Sources: Bateson 48LT, Turatello F20. 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 1.1 tonnes heavier gross
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 F20 if...
- you want one that is 100kg lighter empty
Described by its Italian maker as the smallest of its car-carrying vans, the F20 suits owners who need to move a single race or track car under cover without the size and cost of a full motorsport transporter.
Listed by
- Turatello Trailers Ltd. - Nottingham, Burton Joyce
Common questions
What is the difference between the Bateson 48LT and the Turatello F20?
The Bateson 48LT is rated 1.1 tonnes heavier gross. The Turatello F20 is 100kg lighter empty. The Bateson 48LT is a 12ft x 5ft8 twin-axle livestock trailer; the Turatello F20 is a enclosed van-type trailer for transporting a single race or road car.
Which is lighter, the Bateson 48LT or the Turatello F20?
The Turatello F20. It is 100kg lighter empty than the Bateson 48LT.
Can I tow the Bateson 48LT or the Turatello F20 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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