Head to head
Bateson 35MD vs Ifor Williams BV126
The Bateson 35MD is 255kg lighter empty and carries 255kg more.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Ifor Williams BV126 weighs 255kg more empty.
- Payload: the Bateson 35MD carries 255kg more.
Specifications side by side
| Bateson 35MD | Ifor Williams BV126 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3500kg | 3500kg |
| Unladen weight | 725kg | 980kg |
| Payload | 2775kg | 2520kg |
| Internal bed | 3030mm x 1680mm | - |
| Internal length | - | 3.60m |
| Internal width | - | 1.73m |
| Axles | - | Twin (dual) |
Sources: Bateson 35MD, Ifor Williams BV126. 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 is 255kg lighter empty
- you want one that carries 255kg more
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 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
Common questions
What is the difference between the Bateson 35MD and the Ifor Williams BV126?
The Bateson 35MD is 255kg lighter empty and carries 255kg more. The Bateson 35MD is a twin-axle mini digger and excavator plant trailer; the Ifor Williams BV126 is a a wider, higher-capacity enclosed box van trailer.
Which is lighter, the Bateson 35MD or the Ifor Williams BV126?
The Bateson 35MD. It is 255kg lighter empty than the Ifor Williams BV126.
Which carries more, the Bateson 35MD or the Ifor Williams BV126?
The Bateson 35MD, by 255kg.
Can I tow the Bateson 35MD 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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