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Bateson 100LT vs Ifor Williams LM106

The Bateson 100LT is rated 6.5 tonnes heavier gross.

Last reviewed 13 September 2026

100LT
Bateson 100LT
Ifor Williams LM106
Ifor Williams LM106 - image: Barnwell Trailers Ltd

Key differences

Specifications side by side

Bateson 100LTIfor Williams LM106
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-620kg
Payload-2880kg
Internal bed-3.01m x 1.98m

Sources: Bateson 100LT, Ifor Williams LM106. 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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Full 100LT specifications →

Buy or hire the LM106 if...

For users who find the LM105's 1.68m bed too narrow for pallets or wider machinery but do not need extra length, offering the same bed length on a wider chassis.

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Full LM106 specifications →

Common questions

What is the difference between the Bateson 100LT and the Ifor Williams LM106?

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 LM106 is a a wider general-purpose flatbed trailer.

Can I tow the Bateson 100LT or the Ifor Williams LM106 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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