Head to head
Bateson 100LT vs Ifor Williams GD85
The Bateson 100LT is rated 8.6 tonnes heavier gross.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Gross weight: the Bateson 100LT is rated 8.6 tonnes heavier gross.
Specifications side by side
| Bateson 100LT | Ifor Williams GD85 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 10,000kg | 1,400kg single axle / 2,700kg twin axle |
| Internal length | 6000mm (20ft) | - |
| Internal width | 2200mm (2300mm overall) | - |
| Wheels/tyres | 400 x 60 x 15.5 | - |
| Axles | Twin beam axles, cam brakes, leaf spring | - |
| Unladen weight | - | 395kg single axle / 485kg twin axle |
| Internal bed | - | 2.5m x 1.58m (8ft 2in x 5ft 2in) |
| Brakes | - | Braked, auto-reverse over-run |
Sources: Bateson 100LT, Ifor Williams GD85. 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 8.6 tonnes heavier gross
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 GD85 if...
The entry point of the Ifor Williams general duty range and one of the most common working trailers in Britain. Smallholders, gardeners and tradespeople buy it for everyday hauling without needing a heavy tow vehicle, and the twin-axle version roughly doubles the payload for a modest gain in unladen weight.
Full GD85 specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Bateson 100LT and the Ifor Williams GD85?
The Bateson 100LT is rated 8.6 tonnes heavier gross. The Bateson 100LT is a tractor-drawn livestock trailer with demountable container, 20ft; the Ifor Williams GD85 is a general duty box trailer, single or twin axle.
Can I tow the Bateson 100LT or the Ifor Williams GD85 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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