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Bateson 100LT vs Ifor Williams GH126

The Bateson 100LT is rated 6.5 tonnes heavier gross.

Last reviewed 13 September 2026

100LT
Bateson 100LT
Ifor Williams GH126
Ifor Williams GH126 - image: blains.co.uk

Key differences

Specifications side by side

Bateson 100LTIfor Williams GH126
Gross weight10,000kg3500kg
Internal length6000mm (20ft)-
Internal width2200mm (2300mm overall)-
Wheels/tyres400 x 60 x 15.5-
AxlesTwin beam axles, cam brakes, leaf spring-
Unladen weight-765kg
Payload-2735kg
Internal bed-3.66m x 1.84m

Sources: Bateson 100LT, Ifor Williams GH126. 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

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.

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Buy or hire the GH126 if...

Used by groundworks and plant hire firms moving mini excavators or dumpers that need both extra length and the full 1.84m bed width the smaller GH models do not offer.

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Full GH126 specifications →

Common questions

What is the difference between the Bateson 100LT and the Ifor Williams GH126?

The Bateson 100LT is rated 6.5 tonnes heavier gross. The Bateson 100LT is a tractor-drawn livestock trailer with demountable container, 20ft; the Ifor Williams GH126 is a a wide-bed plant trailer for compact machinery.

Can I tow the Bateson 100LT or the Ifor Williams GH126 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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