Head to head
Bateson 120V Van Trailer vs Ifor Williams GX106
The Ifor Williams GX106 carries 2,295kg more and is rated 2,750kg heavier gross. The Bateson 120V Van Trailer is 455kg lighter empty.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Payload: the Ifor Williams GX106 carries 2,295kg more.
- Gross weight: the Ifor Williams GX106 is rated 2,750kg heavier gross.
- Unladen weight: the Ifor Williams GX106 weighs 455kg more empty.
Specifications side by side
| Bateson 120V Van Trailer | Ifor Williams GX106 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 750kg | 3500kg |
| Unladen weight | 260kg | 715kg |
| Payload | 490kg | 2785kg |
| Internal length | 2050mm | - |
| Internal width | 1150mm | - |
| Internal height | 1200mm | - |
| Brakes | Unbraked | - |
| Internal bed | - | 3.03m x 1.84m |
Sources: Bateson 120V Van Trailer, Ifor Williams GX106. 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 455kg 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 GX106 if...
- you want one that carries 2,295kg more
- you want one that is rated 2,750kg heavier gross
Bought where machinery is too wide for the 1.57m GX105HD bed but the shorter 3.03m length is still enough, typically for wider skid-steers and small rollers.
Listed by
- Southeast Trailers - Maidstone, Yalding, Nettlestead Green
- Blains Trailers & Tyres - Hemel Hempstead, Great Gaddesden
Common questions
What is the difference between the Bateson 120V Van Trailer and the Ifor Williams GX106?
The Ifor Williams GX106 carries 2,295kg more and is rated 2,750kg heavier gross. The Bateson 120V Van Trailer is 455kg lighter empty. The Bateson 120V Van Trailer is a small unbraked fibreglass box trailer; the Ifor Williams GX106 is a a wide-bed 3500kg plant trailer.
Which is lighter, the Bateson 120V Van Trailer or the Ifor Williams GX106?
The Bateson 120V Van Trailer. It is 455kg lighter empty than the Ifor Williams GX106.
Which carries more, the Bateson 120V Van Trailer or the Ifor Williams GX106?
The Ifor Williams GX106, by 2,295kg.
Can I tow the Bateson 120V Van Trailer or the Ifor Williams GX106 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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