Head to head
Bateson 35-16 vs Ifor Williams GX105 HD
The Ifor Williams GX105 HD carries 140kg more.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Payload: the Ifor Williams GX105 HD carries 140kg more.
Specifications side by side
| Bateson 35-16 | Ifor Williams GX105 HD | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3500kg | 3500kg |
| Payload | 2670kg | 2810kg |
| Size | 16' x 6'2" | - |
| Unladen weight | - | 690kg |
| Internal bed | - | 3.03m x 1.57m |
Sources: Bateson 35-16, Ifor Williams GX105 HD. 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 GX105 HD if...
- you want one that carries 140kg more
For plant hire operators moving heavier compact machinery on the same bed footprint as the GX105, where the standard trailer's 2700kg gross weight would leave too little payload.
Listed by
- Blains Trailers & Tyres - Hemel Hempstead, Great Gaddesden
Common questions
What is the difference between the Bateson 35-16 and the Ifor Williams GX105 HD?
The Ifor Williams GX105 HD carries 140kg more. The Bateson 35-16 is a twin-axle hydraulic tilt transporter trailer; the Ifor Williams GX105 HD is a a heavy-duty version of the GX105 plant trailer.
Which carries more, the Bateson 35-16 or the Ifor Williams GX105 HD?
The Ifor Williams GX105 HD, by 140kg.
Can I tow the Bateson 35-16 or the Ifor Williams GX105 HD 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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