Head to head
Bateson 48LT vs Ifor Williams GX105 HD
The Ifor Williams GX105 HD is 260kg lighter empty and carries 660kg more.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Bateson 48LT weighs 260kg more empty.
- Payload: the Ifor Williams GX105 HD carries 660kg more.
- Gross weight: the Ifor Williams GX105 HD is rated 400kg heavier gross.
Specifications side by side
| Bateson 48LT | Ifor Williams GX105 HD | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3100kg | 3500kg |
| Unladen weight | 950kg | 690kg |
| Payload | 2150kg | 2810kg |
| Internal length | 3600mm | - |
| Internal width | 1710mm | - |
| Internal height | 1800mm | - |
| Internal bed | - | 3.03m x 1.57m |
Sources: Bateson 48LT, Ifor Williams GX105 HD. 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 GX105 HD if...
- you want one that is 260kg lighter empty
- you want one that carries 660kg more
- you want one that is rated 400kg heavier gross
For plant hire operators moving heavier compact machinery on the same bed footprint as the GX105, where the standard trailer's 2700kg gross weight would leave too little payload.
Listed by
- Blains Trailers & Tyres - Hemel Hempstead, Great Gaddesden
Common questions
What is the difference between the Bateson 48LT and the Ifor Williams GX105 HD?
The Ifor Williams GX105 HD is 260kg lighter empty and carries 660kg more. The Bateson 48LT is a 12ft x 5ft8 twin-axle livestock trailer; the Ifor Williams GX105 HD is a a heavy-duty version of the GX105 plant trailer.
Which is lighter, the Bateson 48LT or the Ifor Williams GX105 HD?
The Ifor Williams GX105 HD. It is 260kg lighter empty than the Bateson 48LT.
Which carries more, the Bateson 48LT or the Ifor Williams GX105 HD?
The Ifor Williams GX105 HD, by 660kg.
Can I tow the Bateson 48LT or the Ifor Williams GX105 HD 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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