Head to head
Bateson 12LT vs Ifor Williams GD84
The Ifor Williams GD84 carries 1.3 tonnes more and is rated 1.4 tonnes heavier gross. The Bateson 12LT is 100kg lighter empty.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Payload: the Ifor Williams GD84 carries 1.3 tonnes more.
- Gross weight: the Ifor Williams GD84 is rated 1.4 tonnes heavier gross.
- Internal length: the Ifor Williams GD84 is 75cm (2.5ft) longer inside.
- Unladen weight: the Ifor Williams GD84 weighs 100kg more empty.
- Internal width: the Ifor Williams GD84 is 5cm wider inside.
Specifications side by side
| Bateson 12LT | Ifor Williams GD84 | |
|---|---|---|
| Internal length | 1800mm / 5'11" | 2.55m |
| Internal width | 1200mm / 3'11" | 1.25m |
| Gross weight | 1300kg | 2700kg |
| Unladen weight | 350kg | 450kg |
| Payload | 950kg | 2250kg |
| Internal height | 1200mm / 3'11" | - |
| Axles | - | Twin |
Sources: Bateson 12LT, Ifor Williams GD84. 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 100kg 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 GD84 if...
- you want one that carries 1.3 tonnes more
- you want one that is rated 1.4 tonnes heavier gross
- you want one that is 75cm (2.5ft) longer inside
- you want one that is 5cm wider inside
A everyday farm and smallholding trailer for moving loose loads, logs or small livestock behind a 4x4 or pickup, chosen over the single-axle GD84 when the extra payload of a twin-axle chassis is needed.
Listed by
- Blains Trailers & Tyres - Hemel Hempstead, Great Gaddesden
Common questions
What is the difference between the Bateson 12LT and the Ifor Williams GD84?
The Ifor Williams GD84 carries 1.3 tonnes more and is rated 1.4 tonnes heavier gross. The Bateson 12LT is 100kg 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 GD84 is a a general-purpose dropside trailer.
Which is lighter, the Bateson 12LT or the Ifor Williams GD84?
The Bateson 12LT. It is 100kg lighter empty than the Ifor Williams GD84.
Which carries more, the Bateson 12LT or the Ifor Williams GD84?
The Ifor Williams GD84, by 1.3 tonnes.
Can I tow the Bateson 12LT or the Ifor Williams GD84 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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