Head to head
Bateson 35-16 vs Ifor Williams GD84
The Bateson 35-16 is rated 800kg heavier gross and carries 420kg more.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Gross weight: the Bateson 35-16 is rated 800kg heavier gross.
- Payload: the Bateson 35-16 carries 420kg more.
Specifications side by side
| Bateson 35-16 | Ifor Williams GD84 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3500kg | 2700kg |
| Payload | 2670kg | 2250kg |
| Size | 16' x 6'2" | - |
| Unladen weight | - | 450kg |
| Internal length | - | 2.55m |
| Internal width | - | 1.25m |
| Axles | - | Twin |
Sources: Bateson 35-16, Ifor Williams GD84. 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 is rated 800kg heavier gross
- you want one that carries 420kg 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 GD84 if...
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
- R M Trailer Centre - Middlesbrough, North Ormesby
Common questions
What is the difference between the Bateson 35-16 and the Ifor Williams GD84?
The Bateson 35-16 is rated 800kg heavier gross and carries 420kg more. The Bateson 35-16 is a twin-axle hydraulic tilt transporter trailer; the Ifor Williams GD84 is a a general-purpose dropside trailer.
Which carries more, the Bateson 35-16 or the Ifor Williams GD84?
The Bateson 35-16, by 420kg.
Can I tow the Bateson 35-16 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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