Head to head
Bateson 100LT vs Ifor Williams BV126
The Bateson 100LT is rated 6.5 tonnes heavier gross and is 2.4m (8ft) longer inside.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Gross weight: the Bateson 100LT is rated 6.5 tonnes heavier gross.
- Internal length: the Bateson 100LT is 2.4m (8ft) longer inside.
- Internal width: the Bateson 100LT is 47cm (1.5ft) wider inside.
Specifications side by side
| Bateson 100LT | Ifor Williams BV126 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 10,000kg | 3500kg |
| Internal length | 6000mm (20ft) | 3.60m |
| Internal width | 2200mm (2300mm overall) | 1.73m |
| Axles | Twin beam axles, cam brakes, leaf spring | Twin (dual) |
| Wheels/tyres | 400 x 60 x 15.5 | - |
| Unladen weight | - | 980kg |
| Payload | - | 2520kg |
Sources: Bateson 100LT, Ifor Williams BV126. 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 2.4m (8ft) longer inside
- 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 BV126 if...
Aimed at businesses moving bulkier equipment or several machines that need to travel enclosed and secure, where the BV105 is too narrow or too light. Its 3500kg rating means a car-derived van or 4x4 with a suitable tow rating can still pull it.
Listed by
- Blains Trailers & Tyres - Hemel Hempstead, Great Gaddesden
- Universal Trailers - Billingshurst
Common questions
What is the difference between the Bateson 100LT and the Ifor Williams BV126?
The Bateson 100LT is rated 6.5 tonnes heavier gross and is 2.4m (8ft) longer inside. The Bateson 100LT is a tractor-drawn livestock trailer with demountable container, 20ft; the Ifor Williams BV126 is a a wider, higher-capacity enclosed box van trailer.
Can I tow the Bateson 100LT or the Ifor Williams BV126 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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