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Bateson 100LT vs Ifor Williams P5

The Bateson 100LT is rated 9.5 tonnes heavier gross.

Last reviewed 13 September 2026

100LT
Bateson 100LT
Ifor Williams P5
Ifor Williams P5 - image: Blains Trailers & Tyres

Key differences

Specifications side by side

Bateson 100LTIfor Williams P5
Gross weight10,000kg500kg
Internal length6000mm (20ft)-
Internal width2200mm (2300mm overall)-
Wheels/tyres400 x 60 x 15.5-
AxlesTwin beam axles, cam brakes, leaf spring-
Unladen weight-141kg
Payload-359kg
Internal bed-1.53m x 1.02m
Brakes-Unbraked

Sources: Bateson 100LT, Ifor Williams P5. 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 9.5 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 P5 if...

A light general-purpose trailer for domestic buyers moving garden waste, small loads or a mower, chosen for its low unladen weight so it can be towed by almost any car.

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Full P5 specifications →

Common questions

What is the difference between the Bateson 100LT and the Ifor Williams P5?

The Bateson 100LT is rated 9.5 tonnes heavier gross. The Bateson 100LT is a tractor-drawn livestock trailer with demountable container, 20ft; the Ifor Williams P5 is a the smallest unbraked domestic trailer Ifor Williams makes.

Can I tow the Bateson 100LT or the Ifor Williams P5 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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