Head to head
Bateson 35MD vs Ifor Williams TA5
The Bateson 35MD is rated 800kg heavier gross. The Ifor Williams TA5 is 115kg lighter empty.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Gross weight: the Bateson 35MD is rated 800kg heavier gross.
- Unladen weight: the Bateson 35MD weighs 115kg more empty.
Specifications side by side
| Bateson 35MD | Ifor Williams TA5 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3500kg | 2,700kg standard, 3,500kg on TA5HD variants |
| Unladen weight | 725kg | 610kg (8ft x 4ft) up to 1,030kg (TA5HD 12ft x 7ft) |
| Payload | 2775kg | - |
| Internal bed | 3030mm x 1680mm | - |
| Internal width | - | 1.53m |
| Internal length | - | 2.32m, 3.12m or 3.72m depending on model |
| Brakes | - | Braked |
Sources: Bateson 35MD, Ifor Williams TA5. 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.
Full 35MD specifications →Buy or hire the TA5 if...
- you want one that is 115kg lighter empty
The standard British livestock trailer, and the one most smallholders and farmers picture when they say livestock trailer. Low loading height and flexible partitions matter more here than raw capacity, because the job is getting animals in and out calmly rather than maximising a payload.
Full TA5 specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Bateson 35MD and the Ifor Williams TA5?
The Bateson 35MD is rated 800kg heavier gross. The Ifor Williams TA5 is 115kg lighter empty. The Bateson 35MD is a twin-axle mini digger and excavator plant trailer; the Ifor Williams TA5 is a livestock trailer, twin axle.
Which is lighter, the Bateson 35MD or the Ifor Williams TA5?
The Ifor Williams TA5. It is 115kg lighter empty than the Bateson 35MD.
Can I tow the Bateson 35MD or the Ifor Williams TA5 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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