Head to head
Bateson 48LT vs Woodford GP Single Axle Box
The Bateson 48LT is rated 2,350kg heavier gross and is 26cm wider inside.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Gross weight: the Bateson 48LT is rated 2,350kg heavier gross.
- Internal width: the Bateson 48LT is 26cm wider inside.
Specifications side by side
| Bateson 48LT | Woodford GP Single Axle Box | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3100kg | 750kg (unbraked) |
| Internal width | 1710mm | 1,455mm |
| Unladen weight | 950kg | - |
| Payload | 2150kg | - |
| Internal length | 3600mm | - |
| Internal height | 1800mm | - |
| Tyres | - | 500x10 6-ply |
| Load bed length | - | 2,100mm to 2,710mm depending on size |
| Floor | - | 12mm phenolic-coated birchwood |
Sources: Bateson 48LT, Woodford GP Single Axle Box. 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 2,350kg heavier gross
- 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 GP Single Axle Box if...
A small, lidded box trailer bought by tradespeople and households for tools, tip runs and light loads that need weather protection. Its 750kg unbraked rating means almost any car with a towbar can pull it.
Listed by
- Lustre trailers - Norwich
Common questions
What is the difference between the Bateson 48LT and the Woodford GP Single Axle Box?
The Bateson 48LT is rated 2,350kg heavier gross and is 26cm wider inside. The Bateson 48LT is a 12ft x 5ft8 twin-axle livestock trailer; the Woodford GP Single Axle Box is a small single axle box trailer range.
Can I tow the Bateson 48LT or the Woodford GP Single Axle Box 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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