Head to head
Bateson 48LT vs Ifor Williams BV106
The Ifor Williams BV106 carries 450kg more and is rated 400kg heavier gross.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Payload: the Ifor Williams BV106 carries 450kg more.
- Gross weight: the Ifor Williams BV106 is rated 400kg heavier gross.
- Unladen weight: the Bateson 48LT weighs 50kg more empty.
- Internal width: the Ifor Williams BV106 is 2cm wider inside.
Specifications side by side
| Bateson 48LT | Ifor Williams BV106 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3100kg | 3500kg |
| Unladen weight | 950kg | 900kg (6' H/R); 935kg (7' H/R) |
| Payload | 2150kg | 2600kg (6' H/R); 2565kg (7' H/R) |
| Internal width | 1710mm | 1.73m |
| Internal length | 3600mm | - |
| Internal height | 1800mm | - |
| Overall length | - | 4.70m |
| Internal load length | - | 3.00m |
| Tyres | - | 155/70R12C |
Sources: Bateson 48LT, Ifor Williams BV106. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the 48LT if...
Bateson's largest standard livestock trailer, described by the maker as suited to 4x4s and larger tow vehicles. It gives farmers more capacity than the smaller 60LT-class trailers in the same range.
Listed by
- Fieldfare Trailer Centre - Salisbury
Buy or hire the BV106 if...
- you want one that carries 450kg more
- you want one that is rated 400kg heavier gross
- you want one that is 50kg lighter empty
- you want one that is 2cm wider inside
The BV106 is an enclosed, lockable box trailer aimed at trades and small businesses that need to keep tools, stock or equipment secure and dry between jobs. The taller 7' high-roof version suits bulkier or taller items at the cost of a little extra unladen weight.
Full BV106 specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Bateson 48LT and the Ifor Williams BV106?
The Ifor Williams BV106 carries 450kg more and is rated 400kg heavier gross. The Bateson 48LT is a 12ft x 5ft8 twin-axle livestock trailer; the Ifor Williams BV106 is a a twin-axle enclosed box van trailer, available in 6' and 7' high-roof versions..
Which is lighter, the Bateson 48LT or the Ifor Williams BV106?
The Ifor Williams BV106. It is 50kg lighter empty than the Bateson 48LT.
Which carries more, the Bateson 48LT or the Ifor Williams BV106?
The Ifor Williams BV106, by 450kg.
Can I tow the Bateson 48LT or the Ifor Williams BV106 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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