Head to head
Bateson 120V Van Trailer vs Ifor Williams CT136
The Ifor Williams CT136 is rated 650kg heavier gross. The Bateson 120V Van Trailer is 140kg lighter empty.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Gross weight: the Ifor Williams CT136 is rated 650kg heavier gross.
- Unladen weight: the Ifor Williams CT136 weighs 140kg more empty.
Specifications side by side
| Bateson 120V Van Trailer | Ifor Williams CT136 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 750kg | 1,400kg single axle / 2,000kg twin axle / 2,600kg CT136HD |
| Unladen weight | 260kg | 400kg single axle / 495kg twin axle |
| Payload | 490kg | - |
| Internal length | 2050mm | - |
| Internal width | 1150mm | - |
| Internal height | 1200mm | - |
| Brakes | Unbraked | - |
| Bed | - | 4.00m x 1.84m |
Sources: Bateson 120V Van Trailer, Ifor Williams CT136. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the 120V Van Trailer if...
- you want one that is 140kg lighter empty
A light unbraked box trailer with a galvanised chassis and fibreglass body, aimed at private buyers who want weatherproof, lockable storage behind a small car. Its low weight keeps it towable by vehicles with a modest unbraked limit.
Listed by
- Fieldfare Trailer Centre - Salisbury
Buy or hire the CT136 if...
- you want one that is rated 650kg heavier gross
The accessible end of car transport, for towing a road car, a track-day car or a small classic. Motorsport and classic-car owners tend toward the twin-axle and HD versions for the higher gross weight and the tie-down provision.
Full CT136 specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Bateson 120V Van Trailer and the Ifor Williams CT136?
The Ifor Williams CT136 is rated 650kg heavier gross. The Bateson 120V Van Trailer is 140kg lighter empty. The Bateson 120V Van Trailer is a small unbraked fibreglass box trailer; the Ifor Williams CT136 is a flatbed car transporter, single or twin axle.
Which is lighter, the Bateson 120V Van Trailer or the Ifor Williams CT136?
The Bateson 120V Van Trailer. It is 140kg lighter empty than the Ifor Williams CT136.
Can I tow the Bateson 120V Van Trailer or the Ifor Williams CT136 on a car licence?
Yes, as far as the licence goes. Both are rated at or under 3,500kg gross, and a car (B) licence has covered towing up to 3,500kg since 16 December 2021. Your car still has to be rated to tow the loaded weight - check the handbook or the VIN plate.
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