Head to head
Bateson 12LT vs Ifor Williams GX105
The Ifor Williams GX105 carries 1,075kg more and is rated 1.4 tonnes heavier gross. The Bateson 12LT is 325kg lighter empty.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Payload: the Ifor Williams GX105 carries 1,075kg more.
- Gross weight: the Ifor Williams GX105 is rated 1.4 tonnes heavier gross.
- Unladen weight: the Ifor Williams GX105 weighs 325kg more empty.
Specifications side by side
| Bateson 12LT | Ifor Williams GX105 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 1300kg | 2700kg |
| Unladen weight | 350kg | 675kg |
| Payload | 950kg | 2025kg |
| Internal length | 1800mm / 5'11" | - |
| Internal width | 1200mm / 3'11" | - |
| Internal height | 1200mm / 3'11" | - |
| Internal bed | - | 3.03m x 1.57m |
Sources: Bateson 12LT, Ifor Williams GX105. 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 325kg 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 GX105 if...
- you want one that carries 1,075kg more
- you want one that is rated 1.4 tonnes heavier gross
A plant hire and groundworks trailer for skid-steers or mini excavators that need a longer bed than the GX84 but not the higher 3500kg gross weight of the GX105HD.
Listed by
- East Midlands Trailers - Leicester, Thrussington
Common questions
What is the difference between the Bateson 12LT and the Ifor Williams GX105?
The Ifor Williams GX105 carries 1,075kg more and is rated 1.4 tonnes heavier gross. The Bateson 12LT is 325kg 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 GX105 is a a mid-size plant trailer with a skid or ramp loading option.
Which is lighter, the Bateson 12LT or the Ifor Williams GX105?
The Bateson 12LT. It is 325kg lighter empty than the Ifor Williams GX105.
Which carries more, the Bateson 12LT or the Ifor Williams GX105?
The Ifor Williams GX105, by 1,075kg.
Can I tow the Bateson 12LT or the Ifor Williams GX105 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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