Head to head
Bateson 48LT vs Woodford Galaxy
The Bateson 48LT is 300kg lighter empty. The Woodford Galaxy is rated 400kg heavier gross and carries 100kg more.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Woodford Galaxy weighs 300kg more empty.
- Gross weight: the Woodford Galaxy is rated 400kg heavier gross.
- Payload: the Woodford Galaxy carries 100kg more.
Specifications side by side
| Bateson 48LT | Woodford Galaxy | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3100kg | 3500kg |
| Unladen weight | 950kg | 1250kg |
| Payload | 2150kg | 2250kg |
| Internal length | 3600mm | - |
| Internal width | 1710mm | - |
| Internal height | 1800mm | - |
| Internal bed | - | 5500mm x 2170/2370mm |
| Axles | - | Tri-axle |
Sources: Bateson 48LT, Woodford Galaxy. 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 300kg lighter empty
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 Galaxy if...
- you want one that is rated 400kg heavier gross
- you want one that carries 100kg more
A covered transporter for classic car dealers and collectors who want their vehicle enclosed and winched on rather than driven up an open ramp. The half-aluminium chassis and electric tilt keep unladen weight down relative to the payload it carries.
Listed by
- MANA Trailers and Towing LTD - Usk, Monkswood
- Cobham Trailer Hire - Cobham, East Horsley
- Blendworth Trailers - Rowland's Castle
Common questions
What is the difference between the Bateson 48LT and the Woodford Galaxy?
The Bateson 48LT is 300kg lighter empty. The Woodford Galaxy is rated 400kg heavier gross and carries 100kg more. The Bateson 48LT is a 12ft x 5ft8 twin-axle livestock trailer; the Woodford Galaxy is a a covered, electric hydraulic tilt-bed vehicle transporter with an aluminium chassis.
Which is lighter, the Bateson 48LT or the Woodford Galaxy?
The Bateson 48LT. It is 300kg lighter empty than the Woodford Galaxy.
Which carries more, the Bateson 48LT or the Woodford Galaxy?
The Woodford Galaxy, by 100kg.
Can I tow the Bateson 48LT or the Woodford Galaxy 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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