Head to head
Bateson 35MD vs Ifor Williams GH94
The Ifor Williams GH94 is 225kg lighter empty. The Bateson 35MD is rated 800kg heavier gross and carries 575kg more.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Bateson 35MD weighs 225kg more empty.
- Gross weight: the Bateson 35MD is rated 800kg heavier gross.
- Payload: the Bateson 35MD carries 575kg more.
- Internal bed: the Bateson 35MD has a bed 24cm longer.
Specifications side by side
| Bateson 35MD | Ifor Williams GH94 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3500kg | 2700kg |
| Unladen weight | 725kg | 500kg |
| Payload | 2775kg | 2200kg |
| Internal bed | 3030mm x 1680mm | 2.79m x 1.31m |
Sources: Bateson 35MD, Ifor Williams GH94. 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
- you want one that carries 575kg more
- you want one that has a bed 24cm longer
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 GH94 if...
- you want one that is 225kg lighter empty
The entry point of Ifor Williams' plant range, bought by landscapers and groundworkers who need to move a single mini digger or similar and want to keep unladen weight low so more of the 2700kg gross is usable payload.
Listed by
- Blains Trailers & Tyres - Hemel Hempstead, Great Gaddesden
Common questions
What is the difference between the Bateson 35MD and the Ifor Williams GH94?
The Ifor Williams GH94 is 225kg lighter empty. The Bateson 35MD is rated 800kg heavier gross and carries 575kg more. The Bateson 35MD is a twin-axle mini digger and excavator plant trailer; the Ifor Williams GH94 is a a compact plant trailer for mini diggers and skid-steers.
Which is lighter, the Bateson 35MD or the Ifor Williams GH94?
The Ifor Williams GH94. It is 225kg lighter empty than the Bateson 35MD.
Which carries more, the Bateson 35MD or the Ifor Williams GH94?
The Bateson 35MD, by 575kg.
Can I tow the Bateson 35MD or the Ifor Williams GH94 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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