Head to head
Bateson 35MD vs Ifor Williams TT3621
The Bateson 35MD is 265kg lighter empty and carries 265kg more.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Ifor Williams TT3621 weighs 265kg more empty.
- Payload: the Bateson 35MD carries 265kg more.
Specifications side by side
| Bateson 35MD | Ifor Williams TT3621 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3500kg | 3500kg |
| Unladen weight | 725kg | 990kg (195/60R12C tyres) or 1000kg (185/70R13C tyres) |
| Payload | 2775kg | 2510kg (195/60R12C) or 2500kg (185/70R13C) |
| Internal bed | 3030mm x 1680mm | - |
| Internal length | - | 3.62m / 11'9" |
| Internal width | - | 1.95m / 6'5" |
Sources: Bateson 35MD, Ifor Williams TT3621. 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 265kg lighter empty
- you want one that carries 265kg more
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 TT3621 if...
The largest Ifor Williams tipper. A 3.6m by 1.95m body is chosen for bulky, lighter loads - green waste, clearance and bark - where volume runs out before weight does, and it is a staple of plant and tool hire fleets. Formerly sold as the TT126.
Full TT3621 specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Bateson 35MD and the Ifor Williams TT3621?
The Bateson 35MD is 265kg lighter empty and carries 265kg more. The Bateson 35MD is a twin-axle mini digger and excavator plant trailer; the Ifor Williams TT3621 is a twin axle tipping trailer, 12ft body, electric tipping.
Which is lighter, the Bateson 35MD or the Ifor Williams TT3621?
The Bateson 35MD. It is 265kg lighter empty than the Ifor Williams TT3621.
Which carries more, the Bateson 35MD or the Ifor Williams TT3621?
The Bateson 35MD, by 265kg.
Can I tow the Bateson 35MD or the Ifor Williams TT3621 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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