Head to head
Bateson 48LT vs Ifor Williams GD105
The Ifor Williams GD105 is 365kg lighter empty. The Bateson 48LT is rated 400kg heavier gross.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Bateson 48LT weighs 365kg more empty.
- Gross weight: the Bateson 48LT is rated 400kg heavier gross.
Specifications side by side
| Bateson 48LT | Ifor Williams GD105 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3100kg | 2,700kg |
| Unladen weight | 950kg | 585kg |
| Payload | 2150kg | - |
| Internal length | 3600mm | - |
| Internal width | 1710mm | - |
| Internal height | 1800mm | - |
| Internal bed | - | 3.11m x 1.58m (10ft 2in x 5ft 2in) |
| Brakes | - | Braked |
Sources: Bateson 48LT, Ifor Williams GD105. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the 48LT if...
- you want one that is rated 400kg heavier gross
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 GD105 if...
- you want one that is 365kg lighter empty
The same market as the GD85 with about 60cm more bed length, which is the difference between fitting a load and not. Landscapers and anyone moving long materials or a quad choose it for the length rather than the payload, which is unchanged.
Listed by
- Blendworth Trailers - Rowland's Castle
- Barnwell Trailers Ltd - Peterborough, Oundle, Barnwell
Common questions
What is the difference between the Bateson 48LT and the Ifor Williams GD105?
The Ifor Williams GD105 is 365kg lighter empty. The Bateson 48LT is rated 400kg heavier gross. The Bateson 48LT is a 12ft x 5ft8 twin-axle livestock trailer; the Ifor Williams GD105 is a general duty box trailer, twin axle, longer bed.
Which is lighter, the Bateson 48LT or the Ifor Williams GD105?
The Ifor Williams GD105. It is 365kg lighter empty than the Bateson 48LT.
Can I tow the Bateson 48LT or the Ifor Williams GD105 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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