Head to head
Bateson 48LT vs Brian James Race Sport
The Bateson 48LT is 120kg lighter empty and is rated 100kg heavier gross.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Brian James Race Sport weighs 120kg more empty.
- Gross weight: the Bateson 48LT is rated 100kg heavier gross.
Specifications side by side
| Bateson 48LT | Brian James Race Sport | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3100kg | 3000kg |
| Unladen weight | 950kg | from 1070kg |
| Payload | 2150kg | up to 1930kg |
| Internal length | 3600mm | - |
| Internal width | 1710mm | - |
| Internal height | 1800mm | - |
| Internal bed | - | 4.5m / 5.0m / 5.5m long x 2.0m / 2.1m wide |
| Axles | - | Twin |
Sources: Bateson 48LT, Brian James Race Sport. 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 120kg lighter empty
- 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 Race Sport if...
A step up from the basic A Transporter range for racers and dealers who tie cars down often and want a punched deck for extra restraint options. It sits below the Race Transporter range on price while still covering most single-car trailering needs.
Listed by
- Trek-Trailers Lincolnshire - Doncaster, Belton
- Fieldfare Trailer Centre - Salisbury
- Bicester Trailer Centre - Bicester
- Trek-Trailers Three Counties - Hereford
- 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 Race Sport?
The Bateson 48LT is 120kg lighter empty and is rated 100kg heavier gross. The Bateson 48LT is a 12ft x 5ft8 twin-axle livestock trailer; the Brian James Race Sport is a an open twin-axle car transporter with a fully punched steel deck.
Which is lighter, the Bateson 48LT or the Brian James Race Sport?
The Bateson 48LT. It is 120kg lighter empty than the Brian James Race Sport.
Can I tow the Bateson 48LT or the Brian James Race Sport 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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