Head to head
Bateson 12LT vs Ifor Williams GD105
The Ifor Williams GD105 is rated 1.4 tonnes heavier gross. The Bateson 12LT is 235kg lighter empty.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Gross weight: the Ifor Williams GD105 is rated 1.4 tonnes heavier gross.
- Unladen weight: the Ifor Williams GD105 weighs 235kg more empty.
Specifications side by side
| Bateson 12LT | Ifor Williams GD105 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 1300kg | 2,700kg |
| Unladen weight | 350kg | 585kg |
| Internal length | 1800mm / 5'11" | - |
| Internal width | 1200mm / 3'11" | - |
| Internal height | 1200mm / 3'11" | - |
| Payload | 950kg | - |
| Internal bed | - | 3.11m x 1.58m (10ft 2in x 5ft 2in) |
| Brakes | - | Braked |
Sources: Bateson 12LT, Ifor Williams GD105. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the 12LT if...
- you want one that is 235kg lighter empty
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 12LT specifications →Buy or hire the GD105 if...
- you want one that is rated 1.4 tonnes heavier gross
The same market as the GD85 with about 60cm more bed length, which is the difference between fitting a load and not. Landscapers and anyone moving long materials or a quad choose it for the length rather than the payload, which is unchanged.
Listed by
- Blendworth Trailers - Rowland's Castle
- Barnwell Trailers Ltd - Peterborough, Oundle, Barnwell
Common questions
What is the difference between the Bateson 12LT and the Ifor Williams GD105?
The Ifor Williams GD105 is rated 1.4 tonnes heavier gross. The Bateson 12LT is 235kg lighter empty. The Bateson 12LT is a the smallest trailer in Bateson's livestock range, a single-axle trailer for calves, sheep and pigs.; the Ifor Williams GD105 is a general duty box trailer, twin axle, longer bed.
Which is lighter, the Bateson 12LT or the Ifor Williams GD105?
The Bateson 12LT. It is 235kg lighter empty than the Ifor Williams GD105.
Can I tow the Bateson 12LT or the Ifor Williams GD105 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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