Head to head
Bateson 35MD vs Ifor Williams BV105
The Bateson 35MD carries 810kg more and is rated 800kg heavier gross.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Payload: the Bateson 35MD carries 810kg more.
- Gross weight: the Bateson 35MD is rated 800kg heavier gross.
- Unladen weight: the Ifor Williams BV105 weighs 10kg more empty.
Specifications side by side
| Bateson 35MD | Ifor Williams BV105 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3500kg | 2700kg |
| Unladen weight | 725kg | 735kg |
| Payload | 2775kg | 1965kg |
| Internal bed | 3030mm x 1680mm | - |
| Internal length | - | 3.00m |
| Internal width | - | 1.47m |
| Axles | - | Twin (dual) |
Sources: Bateson 35MD, Ifor Williams BV105. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the 35MD if...
- you want one that carries 810kg more
- you want one that is rated 800kg heavier gross
- you want one that is 10kg lighter empty
A plant trailer sized for a mini digger or small excavator, with a gas-assisted full-width ramp door for driving machines straight on and off. It is aimed at groundworkers and plant hire companies rather than general haulage.
Listed by
- Sleaford Trailers - Sleaford
Buy or hire the BV105 if...
A general enclosed trailer for tradespeople and small hauliers who need to keep tools, bikes or stock dry and locked away rather than under a sheet. It sits below the BV125/BV106 in the range, so it suits loads that need weather protection but not extra width or gross weight.
Listed by
- R M Trailer Centre - Middlesbrough, North Ormesby
- Barnwell Trailers Ltd - Peterborough, Oundle, Barnwell
Common questions
What is the difference between the Bateson 35MD and the Ifor Williams BV105?
The Bateson 35MD carries 810kg more and is rated 800kg heavier gross. The Bateson 35MD is a twin-axle mini digger and excavator plant trailer; the Ifor Williams BV105 is a an enclosed box van trailer on a 3.0m bed.
Which is lighter, the Bateson 35MD or the Ifor Williams BV105?
The Bateson 35MD. It is 10kg lighter empty than the Ifor Williams BV105.
Which carries more, the Bateson 35MD or the Ifor Williams BV105?
The Bateson 35MD, by 810kg.
Can I tow the Bateson 35MD or the Ifor Williams BV105 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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