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Bateson 100LT vs Ifor Williams LM146

The Bateson 100LT is rated 6.5 tonnes heavier gross.

Last reviewed 13 September 2026

100LT
Bateson 100LT
Ifor Williams LM146
Ifor Williams LM146 - image: blains.co.uk

Key differences

Specifications side by side

Bateson 100LTIfor Williams LM146
Gross weight10,000kg3500kg
Internal length6000mm (20ft)-
Internal width2200mm (2300mm overall)-
Wheels/tyres400 x 60 x 15.5-
AxlesTwin beam axles, cam brakes, leaf spring-
Overall length-5.60m
Overall width-2.10m
Bed-4.23m / 13'9" ((internal) length); 1.98m / 6'5" ((internal) width)
Unladen weight-735kg
Payload-2765kg
Tyres-195/60R12C

Sources: Bateson 100LT, Ifor Williams LM146. 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 LM146 if...

The LM146 is a general-purpose flatbed aimed at landscaping, construction and plumbing trades that need a long, wide load bed with a high payload on a single 3500kg-braked chassis. It is used where loads are bulky or awkwardly shaped rather than plant machinery, which typically goes on the ramped GX range instead.

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Common questions

What is the difference between the Bateson 100LT and the Ifor Williams LM146?

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 LM146 is a a twin-axle flatbed goods trailer in the heavier-duty LM range..

Can I tow the Bateson 100LT or the Ifor Williams LM146 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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