Head to head
Bateson 100LT vs Ifor Williams TB Tiltbed
The Bateson 100LT is rated 7 tonnes heavier gross and is 16cm wider inside.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Gross weight: the Bateson 100LT is rated 7 tonnes heavier gross.
- Internal width: the Bateson 100LT is 16cm wider inside.
Specifications side by side
| Bateson 100LT | Ifor Williams TB Tiltbed | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 10,000kg | 3,000kg to 3,500kg depending on model |
| Internal width | 2200mm (2300mm overall) | 2.04m (all models) |
| Internal length | 6000mm (20ft) | - |
| Wheels/tyres | 400 x 60 x 15.5 | - |
| Axles | Twin beam axles, cam brakes, leaf spring | - |
| Unladen weight | - | 719kg to 978kg depending on model |
| Internal length options | - | 4.07m, 4.64m, 5.10m, 5.57m |
Sources: Bateson 100LT, Ifor Williams TB Tiltbed. 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 7 tonnes heavier gross
- you want one that is 16cm wider inside
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 TB Tiltbed if...
A flatbed trailer with a tilting deck, built for loading vehicles with low ground clearance or for vehicle recovery, where a fixed ramp angle would ground the car. Recovery operators and low-car owners choose it over a standard flatbed for that reason alone.
Listed by
- East Midlands Trailers - Leicester, Thrussington
Common questions
What is the difference between the Bateson 100LT and the Ifor Williams TB Tiltbed?
The Bateson 100LT is rated 7 tonnes heavier gross and is 16cm wider inside. The Bateson 100LT is a tractor-drawn livestock trailer with demountable container, 20ft; the Ifor Williams TB Tiltbed is a tiltbed trailer range for low-clearance vehicles and recovery.
Can I tow the Bateson 100LT or the Ifor Williams TB Tiltbed 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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