Model against model
Bateson 48LT vs Ifor Williams GX126
Two models people put on the same shortlist. Every figure below is sourced, and where one side has a specification the other does not publish, the row is left out rather than filled with a guess.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
| Bateson 48LT | Ifor Williams GX126 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3100kg | 3500kg |
| Unladen weight | 950kg | 765kg (Skids); 795kg (Ramp) |
| Payload | 2150kg | 2735kg (Skids); 2705kg (Ramp) |
| Internal length | 3600mm | 3.66m / 12'0" |
| Internal width | 1710mm | 1.84m / 6'0" |
Only specifications published for both models appear here. Full Bateson 48LT figures and full Ifor Williams GX126 figures.
Choose 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.
Full specifications →Choose the GX126 if...
The GX126 is Ifor Williams' mainstream plant trailer for mini diggers, dumpers and similar machinery on a single-axle-per-side, 3500kg braked chassis. Hirers usually pick the Ramp version for self-loading and the Skids version where a separate loading ramp or forklift is already available.
Full specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Bateson 48LT and the Ifor Williams GX126?
Bateson 48LT: 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. Ifor Williams GX126: The GX126 is Ifor Williams' mainstream plant trailer for mini diggers, dumpers and similar machinery on a single-axle-per-side, 3500kg braked chassis. Hirers usually pick the Ramp version for self-loading and the Skids version where a separate loading ramp or forklift is already available.
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