Head to head
Bateson 48LT vs Ifor Williams GX105
The Ifor Williams GX105 is 275kg lighter empty. The Bateson 48LT is rated 400kg heavier gross and carries 125kg more.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Bateson 48LT weighs 275kg more empty.
- Gross weight: the Bateson 48LT is rated 400kg heavier gross.
- Payload: the Bateson 48LT carries 125kg more.
Specifications side by side
| Bateson 48LT | Ifor Williams GX105 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3100kg | 2700kg |
| Unladen weight | 950kg | 675kg |
| Payload | 2150kg | 2025kg |
| Internal length | 3600mm | - |
| Internal width | 1710mm | - |
| Internal height | 1800mm | - |
| Internal bed | - | 3.03m x 1.57m |
Sources: Bateson 48LT, Ifor Williams GX105. 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
- you want one that carries 125kg more
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 GX105 if...
- you want one that is 275kg lighter empty
A plant hire and groundworks trailer for skid-steers or mini excavators that need a longer bed than the GX84 but not the higher 3500kg gross weight of the GX105HD.
Listed by
- East Midlands Trailers - Leicester, Thrussington
Common questions
What is the difference between the Bateson 48LT and the Ifor Williams GX105?
The Ifor Williams GX105 is 275kg lighter empty. The Bateson 48LT is rated 400kg heavier gross and carries 125kg more. The Bateson 48LT is a 12ft x 5ft8 twin-axle livestock trailer; the Ifor Williams GX105 is a a mid-size plant trailer with a skid or ramp loading option.
Which is lighter, the Bateson 48LT or the Ifor Williams GX105?
The Ifor Williams GX105. It is 275kg lighter empty than the Bateson 48LT.
Which carries more, the Bateson 48LT or the Ifor Williams GX105?
The Bateson 48LT, by 125kg.
Can I tow the Bateson 48LT or the Ifor Williams GX105 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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