Head to head
Bateson 120V Van Trailer vs Ifor Williams P5
The Ifor Williams P5 is 119kg lighter empty. The Bateson 120V Van Trailer is rated 250kg heavier gross and carries 131kg more.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Bateson 120V Van Trailer weighs 119kg more empty.
- Gross weight: the Bateson 120V Van Trailer is rated 250kg heavier gross.
- Payload: the Bateson 120V Van Trailer carries 131kg more.
Specifications side by side
| Bateson 120V Van Trailer | Ifor Williams P5 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 750kg | 500kg |
| Unladen weight | 260kg | 141kg |
| Payload | 490kg | 359kg |
| Brakes | Unbraked | Unbraked |
| Internal length | 2050mm | - |
| Internal width | 1150mm | - |
| Internal height | 1200mm | - |
| Internal bed | - | 1.53m x 1.02m |
Sources: Bateson 120V Van Trailer, Ifor Williams P5. 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 rated 250kg heavier gross
- you want one that carries 131kg more
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 P5 if...
- you want one that is 119kg lighter empty
A light general-purpose trailer for domestic buyers moving garden waste, small loads or a mower, chosen for its low unladen weight so it can be towed by almost any car.
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 P5?
The Ifor Williams P5 is 119kg lighter empty. The Bateson 120V Van Trailer is rated 250kg heavier gross and carries 131kg more. The Bateson 120V Van Trailer is a small unbraked fibreglass box trailer; the Ifor Williams P5 is a the smallest unbraked domestic trailer Ifor Williams makes.
Which is lighter, the Bateson 120V Van Trailer or the Ifor Williams P5?
The Ifor Williams P5. It is 119kg lighter empty than the Bateson 120V Van Trailer.
Which carries more, the Bateson 120V Van Trailer or the Ifor Williams P5?
The Bateson 120V Van Trailer, by 131kg.
Can I tow the Bateson 120V Van Trailer or the Ifor Williams P5 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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