Head to head
Bateson 12LT vs Ifor Williams GX84
The Ifor Williams GX84 carries 1,210kg more and is rated 1.4 tonnes heavier gross. The Bateson 12LT is 190kg lighter empty.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Payload: the Ifor Williams GX84 carries 1,210kg more.
- Gross weight: the Ifor Williams GX84 is rated 1.4 tonnes heavier gross.
- Unladen weight: the Ifor Williams GX84 weighs 190kg more empty.
Specifications side by side
| Bateson 12LT | Ifor Williams GX84 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 1300kg | 2700kg |
| Unladen weight | 350kg | 540kg |
| Payload | 950kg | 2160kg |
| Internal length | 1800mm / 5'11" | - |
| Internal width | 1200mm / 3'11" | - |
| Internal height | 1200mm / 3'11" | - |
| Internal bed | - | 2.45m x 1.27m |
Sources: Bateson 12LT, Ifor Williams GX84. 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 190kg 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 GX84 if...
- you want one that carries 1,210kg more
- you want one that is rated 1.4 tonnes heavier gross
An entry-level plant trailer for landscapers and groundworkers moving a single small excavator or compact roller who do not need the longer beds further up the GX range.
Listed by
- Blains Trailers & Tyres - Hemel Hempstead, Great Gaddesden
- Corwen Trailer Centre - Corwen
Common questions
What is the difference between the Bateson 12LT and the Ifor Williams GX84?
The Ifor Williams GX84 carries 1,210kg more and is rated 1.4 tonnes heavier gross. The Bateson 12LT is 190kg 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 GX84 is a the smallest trailer in the GX plant range.
Which is lighter, the Bateson 12LT or the Ifor Williams GX84?
The Bateson 12LT. It is 190kg lighter empty than the Ifor Williams GX84.
Which carries more, the Bateson 12LT or the Ifor Williams GX84?
The Ifor Williams GX84, by 1,210kg.
Can I tow the Bateson 12LT or the Ifor Williams GX84 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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