Model against model
Bateson 35MD vs Ifor Williams LM105
Two models people put on the same shortlist. Every figure below is sourced, and where one side has a specification the other does not publish, the row is left out rather than filled with a guess.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
| Bateson 35MD | Ifor Williams LM105 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3500kg | 3500kg |
| Unladen weight | 725kg | 605kg |
| Payload | 2775kg | 2895kg |
| Internal bed | 3030mm x 1680mm | 3.01m x 1.68m |
Only specifications published for both models appear here. Full Bateson 35MD figures and full Ifor Williams LM105 figures.
Choose 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.
Full specifications →Choose the LM105 if...
A workhorse flatbed for farmers, landscapers and small hauliers moving bagged materials, bales or machinery with dropsides, sized to fit most towing vehicles rated to 3500kg.
Dealer wrote 'LM105 GHD'; a dealer spec sheet for that name confirms the same 10' x 5'6" bed as the manufacturer's standard 3500kg LM105.
Full specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Bateson 35MD and the Ifor Williams LM105?
Bateson 35MD: 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. Ifor Williams LM105: A workhorse flatbed for farmers, landscapers and small hauliers moving bagged materials, bales or machinery with dropsides, sized to fit most towing vehicles rated to 3500kg.
Are these figures reliable?
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