Head to head
Bateson 48LT vs Ifor Williams GH126
The Ifor Williams GH126 carries 585kg more and is 185kg lighter empty.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Payload: the Ifor Williams GH126 carries 585kg more.
- Unladen weight: the Bateson 48LT weighs 185kg more empty.
- Gross weight: the Ifor Williams GH126 is rated 400kg heavier gross.
Specifications side by side
| Bateson 48LT | Ifor Williams GH126 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3100kg | 3500kg |
| Unladen weight | 950kg | 765kg |
| Payload | 2150kg | 2735kg |
| Internal length | 3600mm | - |
| Internal width | 1710mm | - |
| Internal height | 1800mm | - |
| Internal bed | - | 3.66m x 1.84m |
Sources: Bateson 48LT, Ifor Williams GH126. 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 GH126 if...
- you want one that carries 585kg more
- you want one that is 185kg lighter empty
- you want one that is rated 400kg heavier gross
Used by groundworks and plant hire firms moving mini excavators or dumpers that need both extra length and the full 1.84m bed width the smaller GH models do not offer.
Listed by
- Blains Trailers & Tyres - Hemel Hempstead, Great Gaddesden
Common questions
What is the difference between the Bateson 48LT and the Ifor Williams GH126?
The Ifor Williams GH126 carries 585kg more and is 185kg lighter empty. The Bateson 48LT is a 12ft x 5ft8 twin-axle livestock trailer; the Ifor Williams GH126 is a a wide-bed plant trailer for compact machinery.
Which is lighter, the Bateson 48LT or the Ifor Williams GH126?
The Ifor Williams GH126. It is 185kg lighter empty than the Bateson 48LT.
Which carries more, the Bateson 48LT or the Ifor Williams GH126?
The Ifor Williams GH126, by 585kg.
Can I tow the Bateson 48LT or the Ifor Williams GH126 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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