Head to head
Bateson 48LT vs Ifor Williams GX84
The Ifor Williams GX84 is 410kg lighter empty and carries 10kg more. The Bateson 48LT is rated 400kg heavier gross.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Bateson 48LT weighs 410kg more empty.
- Gross weight: the Bateson 48LT is rated 400kg heavier gross.
- Payload: the Ifor Williams GX84 carries 10kg more.
Specifications side by side
| Bateson 48LT | Ifor Williams GX84 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3100kg | 2700kg |
| Unladen weight | 950kg | 540kg |
| Payload | 2150kg | 2160kg |
| Internal length | 3600mm | - |
| Internal width | 1710mm | - |
| Internal height | 1800mm | - |
| Internal bed | - | 2.45m x 1.27m |
Sources: Bateson 48LT, Ifor Williams GX84. 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 GX84 if...
- you want one that is 410kg lighter empty
- you want one that carries 10kg more
An entry-level plant trailer for landscapers and groundworkers moving a single small excavator or compact roller who do not need the longer beds further up the GX range.
Listed by
- Blains Trailers & Tyres - Hemel Hempstead, Great Gaddesden
- Corwen Trailer Centre - Corwen
Common questions
What is the difference between the Bateson 48LT and the Ifor Williams GX84?
The Ifor Williams GX84 is 410kg lighter empty and carries 10kg more. The Bateson 48LT is rated 400kg heavier gross. The Bateson 48LT is a 12ft x 5ft8 twin-axle livestock trailer; the Ifor Williams GX84 is a the smallest trailer in the GX plant range.
Which is lighter, the Bateson 48LT or the Ifor Williams GX84?
The Ifor Williams GX84. It is 410kg lighter empty than the Bateson 48LT.
Which carries more, the Bateson 48LT or the Ifor Williams GX84?
The Ifor Williams GX84, by 10kg.
Can I tow the Bateson 48LT or the Ifor Williams GX84 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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