Head to head
Bateson 35-16 vs Ifor Williams GH126
The Ifor Williams GH126 carries 65kg more.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Payload: the Ifor Williams GH126 carries 65kg more.
Specifications side by side
| Bateson 35-16 | Ifor Williams GH126 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3500kg | 3500kg |
| Payload | 2670kg | 2735kg |
| Size | 16' x 6'2" | - |
| Unladen weight | - | 765kg |
| Internal bed | - | 3.66m x 1.84m |
Sources: Bateson 35-16, Ifor Williams GH126. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the 35-16 if...
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 GH126 if...
- you want one that carries 65kg more
Used by groundworks and plant hire firms moving mini excavators or dumpers that need both extra length and the full 1.84m bed width the smaller GH models do not offer.
Listed by
- Blains Trailers & Tyres - Hemel Hempstead, Great Gaddesden
Common questions
What is the difference between the Bateson 35-16 and the Ifor Williams GH126?
The Ifor Williams GH126 carries 65kg more. The Bateson 35-16 is a twin-axle hydraulic tilt transporter trailer; the Ifor Williams GH126 is a a wide-bed plant trailer for compact machinery.
Which carries more, the Bateson 35-16 or the Ifor Williams GH126?
The Ifor Williams GH126, by 65kg.
Can I tow the Bateson 35-16 or the Ifor Williams GH126 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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