Head to head
Bateson 100LT vs Ifor Williams BV106
The Bateson 100LT is rated 6.5 tonnes heavier gross and is 47cm (1.5ft) wider inside.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Gross weight: the Bateson 100LT is rated 6.5 tonnes heavier gross.
- Internal width: the Bateson 100LT is 47cm (1.5ft) wider inside.
Specifications side by side
| Bateson 100LT | Ifor Williams BV106 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 10,000kg | 3500kg |
| Internal width | 2200mm (2300mm overall) | 1.73m |
| Internal length | 6000mm (20ft) | - |
| Wheels/tyres | 400 x 60 x 15.5 | - |
| Axles | Twin beam axles, cam brakes, leaf spring | - |
| Overall length | - | 4.70m |
| Internal load length | - | 3.00m |
| Unladen weight | - | 900kg (6' H/R); 935kg (7' H/R) |
| Payload | - | 2600kg (6' H/R); 2565kg (7' H/R) |
| Tyres | - | 155/70R12C |
Sources: Bateson 100LT, Ifor Williams BV106. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the 100LT if...
- you want one that is rated 6.5 tonnes heavier gross
- you want one that is 47cm (1.5ft) wider inside
Bateson's largest livestock trailer, a 20ft tractor-drawn unit with a fully galvanised, demountable container. At 10 tonnes gross it suits livestock hauliers and farms moving full loads of cattle or sheep rather than the smaller trailers aimed at hobby keepers.
Listed by
- Liverseed Trailers - Preston, Lostock Hall, Penwortham
Buy or hire the BV106 if...
The BV106 is an enclosed, lockable box trailer aimed at trades and small businesses that need to keep tools, stock or equipment secure and dry between jobs. The taller 7' high-roof version suits bulkier or taller items at the cost of a little extra unladen weight.
Full BV106 specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Bateson 100LT and the Ifor Williams BV106?
The Bateson 100LT is rated 6.5 tonnes heavier gross and is 47cm (1.5ft) wider inside. The Bateson 100LT is a tractor-drawn livestock trailer with demountable container, 20ft; the Ifor Williams BV106 is a a twin-axle enclosed box van trailer, available in 6' and 7' high-roof versions..
Can I tow the Bateson 100LT or the Ifor Williams BV106 on a car licence?
Bateson 100LT is rated over 3,500kg gross, which is beyond what a car can tow in the UK.
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