Head to head
Bateson 120V Van Trailer vs Ifor Williams GX105 HD
The Ifor Williams GX105 HD carries 2,320kg more and is rated 2,750kg heavier gross. The Bateson 120V Van Trailer is 430kg lighter empty.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Payload: the Ifor Williams GX105 HD carries 2,320kg more.
- Gross weight: the Ifor Williams GX105 HD is rated 2,750kg heavier gross.
- Unladen weight: the Ifor Williams GX105 HD weighs 430kg more empty.
Specifications side by side
| Bateson 120V Van Trailer | Ifor Williams GX105 HD | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 750kg | 3500kg |
| Unladen weight | 260kg | 690kg |
| Payload | 490kg | 2810kg |
| Internal length | 2050mm | - |
| Internal width | 1150mm | - |
| Internal height | 1200mm | - |
| Brakes | Unbraked | - |
| Internal bed | - | 3.03m x 1.57m |
Sources: Bateson 120V Van Trailer, Ifor Williams GX105 HD. 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 430kg 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 GX105 HD if...
- you want one that carries 2,320kg more
- you want one that is rated 2,750kg heavier gross
For plant hire operators moving heavier compact machinery on the same bed footprint as the GX105, where the standard trailer's 2700kg gross weight would leave too little payload.
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 GX105 HD?
The Ifor Williams GX105 HD carries 2,320kg more and is rated 2,750kg heavier gross. The Bateson 120V Van Trailer is 430kg lighter empty. The Bateson 120V Van Trailer is a small unbraked fibreglass box trailer; the Ifor Williams GX105 HD is a a heavy-duty version of the GX105 plant trailer.
Which is lighter, the Bateson 120V Van Trailer or the Ifor Williams GX105 HD?
The Bateson 120V Van Trailer. It is 430kg lighter empty than the Ifor Williams GX105 HD.
Which carries more, the Bateson 120V Van Trailer or the Ifor Williams GX105 HD?
The Ifor Williams GX105 HD, by 2,320kg.
Can I tow the Bateson 120V Van Trailer or the Ifor Williams GX105 HD 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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