Head to head
Bateson 35MD vs Ifor Williams GD105
The Bateson 35MD is rated 800kg heavier gross. The Ifor Williams GD105 is 140kg lighter empty and has a bed 8cm longer.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Gross weight: the Bateson 35MD is rated 800kg heavier gross.
- Unladen weight: the Bateson 35MD weighs 140kg more empty.
- Internal bed: the Ifor Williams GD105 has a bed 8cm longer.
Specifications side by side
| Bateson 35MD | Ifor Williams GD105 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3500kg | 2,700kg |
| Unladen weight | 725kg | 585kg |
| Internal bed | 3030mm x 1680mm | 3.11m x 1.58m (10ft 2in x 5ft 2in) |
| Payload | 2775kg | - |
| Brakes | - | Braked |
Sources: Bateson 35MD, Ifor Williams GD105. 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 rated 800kg heavier gross
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 GD105 if...
- you want one that is 140kg lighter empty
- you want one that has a bed 8cm longer
The same market as the GD85 with about 60cm more bed length, which is the difference between fitting a load and not. Landscapers and anyone moving long materials or a quad choose it for the length rather than the payload, which is unchanged.
Listed by
- Blendworth Trailers - Rowland's Castle
- Barnwell Trailers Ltd - Peterborough, Oundle, Barnwell
Common questions
What is the difference between the Bateson 35MD and the Ifor Williams GD105?
The Bateson 35MD is rated 800kg heavier gross. The Ifor Williams GD105 is 140kg lighter empty and has a bed 8cm longer. The Bateson 35MD is a twin-axle mini digger and excavator plant trailer; the Ifor Williams GD105 is a general duty box trailer, twin axle, longer bed.
Which is lighter, the Bateson 35MD or the Ifor Williams GD105?
The Ifor Williams GD105. It is 140kg lighter empty than the Bateson 35MD.
Can I tow the Bateson 35MD or the Ifor Williams GD105 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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