Head to head
Bateson 35MD vs Ifor Williams GP
The Bateson 35MD is a twin-axle mini digger and excavator plant trailer. The Ifor Williams GP is a plant trailer range.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Specifications side by side
| Bateson 35MD | Ifor Williams GP | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3500kg | 3500kg |
| Unladen weight | 725kg | - |
| Payload | 2775kg | - |
| Internal bed | 3030mm x 1680mm | - |
| Axles | - | Tri-axle |
Sources: Bateson 35MD, Ifor Williams GP. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the 35MD if...
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 GP if...
Ifor Williams GP, carried by UK dealers and hire companies listed on GetBrent for sale. Plant trailers are the working end of groundworks: contractors and hire firms use them to move mini diggers, dumpers and rollers between sites.
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 GP?
The Bateson 35MD is a twin-axle mini digger and excavator plant trailer; the Ifor Williams GP is a plant trailer range.
Can I tow the Bateson 35MD or the Ifor Williams GP 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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