Head to head
Bateson 120V Van Trailer vs Ifor Williams GD84
The Ifor Williams GD84 carries 1,760kg more and is rated 1,950kg heavier gross. The Bateson 120V Van Trailer is 190kg lighter empty.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Payload: the Ifor Williams GD84 carries 1,760kg more.
- Gross weight: the Ifor Williams GD84 is rated 1,950kg heavier gross.
- Unladen weight: the Ifor Williams GD84 weighs 190kg more empty.
- Internal length: the Ifor Williams GD84 is 50cm (1.5ft) longer inside.
- Internal width: the Ifor Williams GD84 is 10cm wider inside.
Specifications side by side
| Bateson 120V Van Trailer | Ifor Williams GD84 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 750kg | 2700kg |
| Unladen weight | 260kg | 450kg |
| Payload | 490kg | 2250kg |
| Internal length | 2050mm | 2.55m |
| Internal width | 1150mm | 1.25m |
| Internal height | 1200mm | - |
| Brakes | Unbraked | - |
| Axles | - | Twin |
Sources: Bateson 120V Van Trailer, Ifor Williams GD84. 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 190kg 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 GD84 if...
- you want one that carries 1,760kg more
- you want one that is rated 1,950kg heavier gross
- you want one that is 50cm (1.5ft) longer inside
- you want one that is 10cm wider inside
A everyday farm and smallholding trailer for moving loose loads, logs or small livestock behind a 4x4 or pickup, chosen over the single-axle GD84 when the extra payload of a twin-axle chassis is needed.
Listed by
- Blains Trailers & Tyres - Hemel Hempstead, Great Gaddesden
Common questions
What is the difference between the Bateson 120V Van Trailer and the Ifor Williams GD84?
The Ifor Williams GD84 carries 1,760kg more and is rated 1,950kg heavier gross. The Bateson 120V Van Trailer is 190kg lighter empty. The Bateson 120V Van Trailer is a small unbraked fibreglass box trailer; the Ifor Williams GD84 is a a general-purpose dropside trailer.
Which is lighter, the Bateson 120V Van Trailer or the Ifor Williams GD84?
The Bateson 120V Van Trailer. It is 190kg lighter empty than the Ifor Williams GD84.
Which carries more, the Bateson 120V Van Trailer or the Ifor Williams GD84?
The Ifor Williams GD84, by 1,760kg.
Can I tow the Bateson 120V Van Trailer or the Ifor Williams GD84 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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