Head to head
Bateson 48LT vs Ifor Williams GD84
The Ifor Williams GD84 is 500kg lighter empty. The Bateson 48LT is 1.05m (3.5ft) longer inside and is 46cm (1.5ft) wider inside.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Bateson 48LT weighs 500kg more empty.
- Internal length: the Bateson 48LT is 1.05m (3.5ft) longer inside.
- Internal width: the Bateson 48LT is 46cm (1.5ft) wider inside.
- Gross weight: the Bateson 48LT is rated 400kg heavier gross.
- Payload: the Ifor Williams GD84 carries 100kg more.
Specifications side by side
| Bateson 48LT | Ifor Williams GD84 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3100kg | 2700kg |
| Unladen weight | 950kg | 450kg |
| Payload | 2150kg | 2250kg |
| Internal length | 3600mm | 2.55m |
| Internal width | 1710mm | 1.25m |
| Internal height | 1800mm | - |
| Axles | - | Twin |
Sources: Bateson 48LT, Ifor Williams GD84. 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 1.05m (3.5ft) longer inside
- you want one that is 46cm (1.5ft) wider inside
- 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 GD84 if...
- you want one that is 500kg lighter empty
- you want one that carries 100kg more
A everyday farm and smallholding trailer for moving loose loads, logs or small livestock behind a 4x4 or pickup, chosen over the single-axle GD84 when the extra payload of a twin-axle chassis is needed.
Full GD84 specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Bateson 48LT and the Ifor Williams GD84?
The Ifor Williams GD84 is 500kg lighter empty. The Bateson 48LT is 1.05m (3.5ft) longer inside and is 46cm (1.5ft) wider inside. The Bateson 48LT is a 12ft x 5ft8 twin-axle livestock trailer; the Ifor Williams GD84 is a a general-purpose dropside trailer.
Which is lighter, the Bateson 48LT or the Ifor Williams GD84?
The Ifor Williams GD84. It is 500kg lighter empty than the Bateson 48LT.
Which carries more, the Bateson 48LT or the Ifor Williams GD84?
The Ifor Williams GD84, by 100kg.
Can I tow the Bateson 48LT or the Ifor Williams GD84 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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