Head to head
Bateson 120V Van Trailer vs Ifor Williams GH146
The Ifor Williams GH146 carries 2.1 tonnes more and is rated 2,750kg heavier gross. The Bateson 120V Van Trailer is 650kg lighter empty.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Payload: the Ifor Williams GH146 carries 2.1 tonnes more.
- Gross weight: the Ifor Williams GH146 is rated 2,750kg heavier gross.
- Unladen weight: the Ifor Williams GH146 weighs 650kg more empty.
Specifications side by side
| Bateson 120V Van Trailer | Ifor Williams GH146 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 750kg | 3500kg |
| Unladen weight | 260kg | 910kg |
| Payload | 490kg | 2590kg |
| Internal length | 2050mm | - |
| Internal width | 1150mm | - |
| Internal height | 1200mm | - |
| Brakes | Unbraked | - |
| Internal bed | - | 4.285m x 1.84m |
Sources: Bateson 120V Van Trailer, Ifor Williams GH146. 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 650kg 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 GH146 if...
- you want one that carries 2.1 tonnes more
- you want one that is rated 2,750kg heavier gross
Aimed at plant hire operators who need the longest bed in the GH range for larger excavators or two smaller machines, with a tri-axle chassis to keep payload up within the 3500kg limit.
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 GH146?
The Ifor Williams GH146 carries 2.1 tonnes more and is rated 2,750kg heavier gross. The Bateson 120V Van Trailer is 650kg lighter empty. The Bateson 120V Van Trailer is a small unbraked fibreglass box trailer; the Ifor Williams GH146 is a a tri-axle long-bed plant trailer.
Which is lighter, the Bateson 120V Van Trailer or the Ifor Williams GH146?
The Bateson 120V Van Trailer. It is 650kg lighter empty than the Ifor Williams GH146.
Which carries more, the Bateson 120V Van Trailer or the Ifor Williams GH146?
The Ifor Williams GH146, by 2.1 tonnes.
Can I tow the Bateson 120V Van Trailer or the Ifor Williams GH146 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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