Head to head
Bateson 100LT vs Ifor Williams LM166
The Bateson 100LT is rated 6.5 tonnes heavier gross.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Gross weight: the Bateson 100LT is rated 6.5 tonnes heavier gross.
Specifications side by side
| Bateson 100LT | Ifor Williams LM166 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 10,000kg | 3500kg |
| 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 | - | 795kg |
| Payload | - | 2705kg |
| Internal bed | - | 4.77m x 1.98m |
Sources: Bateson 100LT, Ifor Williams LM166. 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.
Listed by
- Liverseed Trailers - Preston, Lostock Hall, Penwortham
Buy or hire the LM166 if...
Bought by contractors and hauliers who regularly carry longer loads, such as fencing materials or several pallets, and need more deck length than the LM106 or LM126 provide.
Listed by
- East Midlands Trailers - Leicester, Thrussington
- G-Tec Trailers - Thetford, Holme Hale
- Blains Trailers & Tyres - Hemel Hempstead, Great Gaddesden
Common questions
What is the difference between the Bateson 100LT and the Ifor Williams LM166?
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 LM166 is a a long-bed flatbed trailer.
Can I tow the Bateson 100LT or the Ifor Williams LM166 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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