Head to head
Bateson 100LT vs Ifor Williams LM85
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 LM85 | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | - | 525kg |
| Payload | - | 2975kg |
| Internal bed | - | 2.44m x 1.52m |
Sources: Bateson 100LT, Ifor Williams LM85. 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 LM85 if...
A compact flatbed for smallholders and tradespeople who need to move heavy but not bulky loads, such as pallets of blocks, and want maximum payload from the smallest bed in the range.
Listed by
- Barnwell Trailers Ltd - Peterborough, Oundle, Barnwell
- Lancaster trailer hire - ELY
- R M Trailer Centre - Middlesbrough, North Ormesby
Common questions
What is the difference between the Bateson 100LT and the Ifor Williams LM85?
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 LM85 is a the shortest flatbed trailer in the LM range.
Can I tow the Bateson 100LT or the Ifor Williams LM85 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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