Head to head
Bateson 120V Van Trailer vs Ifor Williams GH1054
The Ifor Williams GH1054 carries 2,350kg more and is rated 2,750kg heavier gross. The Bateson 120V Van Trailer is 400kg lighter empty.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Payload: the Ifor Williams GH1054 carries 2,350kg more.
- Gross weight: the Ifor Williams GH1054 is rated 2,750kg heavier gross.
- Unladen weight: the Ifor Williams GH1054 weighs 400kg more empty.
Specifications side by side
| Bateson 120V Van Trailer | Ifor Williams GH1054 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 750kg | 3500kg |
| Unladen weight | 260kg | 660kg |
| Payload | 490kg | 2840kg |
| Internal length | 2050mm | - |
| Internal width | 1150mm | - |
| Internal height | 1200mm | - |
| Brakes | Unbraked | - |
| Internal bed | - | 3.04m x 1.62m |
Sources: Bateson 120V Van Trailer, Ifor Williams GH1054. 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 400kg 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 GH1054 if...
- you want one that carries 2,350kg more
- you want one that is rated 2,750kg heavier gross
A step up from the GH94 for plant hire and groundworks operators carrying a mini digger or skid-steer loader that needs a bit more bed width, while still staying towable behind a 3.5t-rated pickup.
Listed by
- Blains Trailers & Tyres - Hemel Hempstead, Great Gaddesden
- G-Tec Trailers - Thetford, Holme Hale
- Norfolk Trailers - Norwich
Common questions
What is the difference between the Bateson 120V Van Trailer and the Ifor Williams GH1054?
The Ifor Williams GH1054 carries 2,350kg more and is rated 2,750kg heavier gross. The Bateson 120V Van Trailer is 400kg lighter empty. The Bateson 120V Van Trailer is a small unbraked fibreglass box trailer; the Ifor Williams GH1054 is a a mid-size plant trailer for skid-steers and small diggers.
Which is lighter, the Bateson 120V Van Trailer or the Ifor Williams GH1054?
The Bateson 120V Van Trailer. It is 400kg lighter empty than the Ifor Williams GH1054.
Which carries more, the Bateson 120V Van Trailer or the Ifor Williams GH1054?
The Ifor Williams GH1054, by 2,350kg.
Can I tow the Bateson 120V Van Trailer or the Ifor Williams GH1054 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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