Head to head
Bateson 35-16 vs Ifor Williams BV126
The Bateson 35-16 carries 150kg more.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Payload: the Bateson 35-16 carries 150kg more.
Specifications side by side
| Bateson 35-16 | Ifor Williams BV126 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3500kg | 3500kg |
| Payload | 2670kg | 2520kg |
| Size | 16' x 6'2" | - |
| Unladen weight | - | 980kg |
| Internal length | - | 3.60m |
| Internal width | - | 1.73m |
| Axles | - | Twin (dual) |
Sources: Bateson 35-16, Ifor Williams BV126. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the 35-16 if...
- you want one that carries 150kg more
A 16-foot tilt-bed transporter used to move 4x4s, plant and light machinery without loading ramps, since the whole bed tilts to ground level. A staple of small plant hire and vehicle recovery fleets.
Listed by
- Warrior Trailers Limited - Worcester
Buy or hire the BV126 if...
Aimed at businesses moving bulkier equipment or several machines that need to travel enclosed and secure, where the BV105 is too narrow or too light. Its 3500kg rating means a car-derived van or 4x4 with a suitable tow rating can still pull it.
Listed by
- Blains Trailers & Tyres - Hemel Hempstead, Great Gaddesden
- Universal Trailers - Billingshurst
Common questions
What is the difference between the Bateson 35-16 and the Ifor Williams BV126?
The Bateson 35-16 carries 150kg more. The Bateson 35-16 is a twin-axle hydraulic tilt transporter trailer; the Ifor Williams BV126 is a a wider, higher-capacity enclosed box van trailer.
Which carries more, the Bateson 35-16 or the Ifor Williams BV126?
The Bateson 35-16, by 150kg.
Can I tow the Bateson 35-16 or the Ifor Williams BV126 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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