Head to head
Bateson 48LT vs Ifor Williams GH94
The Ifor Williams GH94 is 450kg lighter empty and carries 50kg more. The Bateson 48LT is rated 400kg heavier gross.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Bateson 48LT weighs 450kg more empty.
- Gross weight: the Bateson 48LT is rated 400kg heavier gross.
- Payload: the Ifor Williams GH94 carries 50kg more.
Specifications side by side
| Bateson 48LT | Ifor Williams GH94 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3100kg | 2700kg |
| Unladen weight | 950kg | 500kg |
| Payload | 2150kg | 2200kg |
| Internal length | 3600mm | - |
| Internal width | 1710mm | - |
| Internal height | 1800mm | - |
| Internal bed | - | 2.79m x 1.31m |
Sources: Bateson 48LT, Ifor Williams GH94. 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 GH94 if...
- you want one that is 450kg lighter empty
- you want one that carries 50kg more
The entry point of Ifor Williams' plant range, bought by landscapers and groundworkers who need to move a single mini digger or similar and want to keep unladen weight low so more of the 2700kg gross is usable payload.
Listed by
- Blains Trailers & Tyres - Hemel Hempstead, Great Gaddesden
Common questions
What is the difference between the Bateson 48LT and the Ifor Williams GH94?
The Ifor Williams GH94 is 450kg lighter empty and carries 50kg more. The Bateson 48LT is rated 400kg heavier gross. The Bateson 48LT is a 12ft x 5ft8 twin-axle livestock trailer; the Ifor Williams GH94 is a a compact plant trailer for mini diggers and skid-steers.
Which is lighter, the Bateson 48LT or the Ifor Williams GH94?
The Ifor Williams GH94. It is 450kg lighter empty than the Bateson 48LT.
Which carries more, the Bateson 48LT or the Ifor Williams GH94?
The Ifor Williams GH94, by 50kg.
Can I tow the Bateson 48LT or the Ifor Williams GH94 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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