Head to head
Bateson 120V Van Trailer vs Ifor Williams GX84
The Ifor Williams GX84 carries 1,670kg more and is rated 1,950kg heavier gross. The Bateson 120V Van Trailer is 280kg lighter empty.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Payload: the Ifor Williams GX84 carries 1,670kg more.
- Gross weight: the Ifor Williams GX84 is rated 1,950kg heavier gross.
- Unladen weight: the Ifor Williams GX84 weighs 280kg more empty.
Specifications side by side
| Bateson 120V Van Trailer | Ifor Williams GX84 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 750kg | 2700kg |
| Unladen weight | 260kg | 540kg |
| Payload | 490kg | 2160kg |
| Internal length | 2050mm | - |
| Internal width | 1150mm | - |
| Internal height | 1200mm | - |
| Brakes | Unbraked | - |
| Internal bed | - | 2.45m x 1.27m |
Sources: Bateson 120V Van Trailer, Ifor Williams GX84. 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 280kg 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 GX84 if...
- you want one that carries 1,670kg more
- you want one that is rated 1,950kg heavier gross
An entry-level plant trailer for landscapers and groundworkers moving a single small excavator or compact roller who do not need the longer beds further up the GX range.
Listed by
- Blains Trailers & Tyres - Hemel Hempstead, Great Gaddesden
- Corwen Trailer Centre - Corwen
Common questions
What is the difference between the Bateson 120V Van Trailer and the Ifor Williams GX84?
The Ifor Williams GX84 carries 1,670kg more and is rated 1,950kg heavier gross. The Bateson 120V Van Trailer is 280kg lighter empty. The Bateson 120V Van Trailer is a small unbraked fibreglass box trailer; the Ifor Williams GX84 is a the smallest trailer in the GX plant range.
Which is lighter, the Bateson 120V Van Trailer or the Ifor Williams GX84?
The Bateson 120V Van Trailer. It is 280kg lighter empty than the Ifor Williams GX84.
Which carries more, the Bateson 120V Van Trailer or the Ifor Williams GX84?
The Ifor Williams GX84, by 1,670kg.
Can I tow the Bateson 120V Van Trailer or the Ifor Williams GX84 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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