Head to head
Bateson 48LT vs Brian James A4 Transporter
The Brian James A4 Transporter is 180kg lighter empty and carries 80kg more. The Bateson 48LT is rated 100kg heavier gross.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Bateson 48LT weighs 180kg more empty.
- Payload: the Brian James A4 Transporter carries 80kg more.
- Gross weight: the Bateson 48LT is rated 100kg heavier gross.
Specifications side by side
| Bateson 48LT | Brian James A4 Transporter | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3100kg | 3000kg |
| Unladen weight | 950kg | 770kg |
| Payload | 2150kg | 2230kg |
| Internal length | 3600mm | - |
| Internal width | 1710mm | - |
| Internal height | 1800mm | - |
| Internal bed | - | 4.5m x 2.0m |
| Axles | - | Twin axle |
Sources: Bateson 48LT, Brian James A4 Transporter. 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 100kg 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 A4 Transporter if...
- you want one that is 180kg lighter empty
- you want one that carries 80kg more
The A4 Transporter suits driving schools, small dealers and enthusiasts who need to move one car at a time behind a car-derived tow vehicle, offering a simple twin-axle bed without the cost of a beavertail or enclosed body. Its compact size makes it easier to store and manoeuvre than the longer trailers in the A Transporter range.
Listed by
- Compass Trailers - Lewes, Ringmer
- Saxons Trailers - Westerham, Biggin Hill
- R M Trailer Centre - Middlesbrough, North Ormesby
- Formula Trailers,, Brian-James Trailers Main Dealer in the SW UK - Wellington, Poole
Common questions
What is the difference between the Bateson 48LT and the Brian James A4 Transporter?
The Brian James A4 Transporter is 180kg lighter empty and carries 80kg more. The Bateson 48LT is rated 100kg heavier gross. The Bateson 48LT is a 12ft x 5ft8 twin-axle livestock trailer; the Brian James A4 Transporter is a twin-axle open car transporter trailer from Brian James' A Transporter range, built for towing one car on a 4.5m bed..
Which is lighter, the Bateson 48LT or the Brian James A4 Transporter?
The Brian James A4 Transporter. It is 180kg lighter empty than the Bateson 48LT.
Which carries more, the Bateson 48LT or the Brian James A4 Transporter?
The Brian James A4 Transporter, by 80kg.
Can I tow the Bateson 48LT or the Brian James A4 Transporter 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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