Model against model
Bateson 12LT vs Ifor Williams BV106
Two models people put on the same shortlist. Every figure below is sourced, and where one side has a specification the other does not publish, the row is left out rather than filled with a guess.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
| Bateson 12LT | Ifor Williams BV106 | |
|---|---|---|
| Internal width | 1200mm / 3'11" | 1.73m |
| Gross weight | 1300kg | 3500kg |
| Unladen weight | 350kg | 900kg (6' H/R); 935kg (7' H/R) |
| Payload | 950kg | 2600kg (6' H/R); 2565kg (7' H/R) |
Only specifications published for both models appear here. Full Bateson 12LT figures and full Ifor Williams BV106 figures.
Choose the 12LT if...
The 12LT is Bateson's entry-level livestock trailer, the only single-axle model in its livestock range, aimed at smallholders and farmers moving calves, sheep or pigs in smaller numbers than a full cattle trailer would carry. Its low GVW keeps it towable by smaller 4x4s and pickups.
Full specifications →Choose the BV106 if...
The BV106 is an enclosed, lockable box trailer aimed at trades and small businesses that need to keep tools, stock or equipment secure and dry between jobs. The taller 7' high-roof version suits bulkier or taller items at the cost of a little extra unladen weight.
Full specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Bateson 12LT and the Ifor Williams BV106?
Bateson 12LT: The 12LT is Bateson's entry-level livestock trailer, the only single-axle model in its livestock range, aimed at smallholders and farmers moving calves, sheep or pigs in smaller numbers than a full cattle trailer would carry. Its low GVW keeps it towable by smaller 4x4s and pickups. Ifor Williams BV106: The BV106 is an enclosed, lockable box trailer aimed at trades and small businesses that need to keep tools, stock or equipment secure and dry between jobs. The taller 7' high-roof version suits bulkier or taller items at the cost of a little extra unladen weight.
Are these figures reliable?
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