Head to head
Bateson 48LT vs Ifor Williams LM106
The Ifor Williams LM106 is 330kg lighter empty and carries 730kg more.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Bateson 48LT weighs 330kg more empty.
- Payload: the Ifor Williams LM106 carries 730kg more.
- Gross weight: the Ifor Williams LM106 is rated 400kg heavier gross.
Specifications side by side
| Bateson 48LT | Ifor Williams LM106 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3100kg | 3500kg |
| Unladen weight | 950kg | 620kg |
| Payload | 2150kg | 2880kg |
| Internal length | 3600mm | - |
| Internal width | 1710mm | - |
| Internal height | 1800mm | - |
| Internal bed | - | 3.01m x 1.98m |
Sources: Bateson 48LT, Ifor Williams LM106. 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 LM106 if...
- you want one that is 330kg lighter empty
- you want one that carries 730kg more
- you want one that is rated 400kg heavier gross
For users who find the LM105's 1.68m bed too narrow for pallets or wider machinery but do not need extra length, offering the same bed length on a wider chassis.
Listed by
- Barnwell Trailers Ltd - Peterborough, Oundle, Barnwell
Common questions
What is the difference between the Bateson 48LT and the Ifor Williams LM106?
The Ifor Williams LM106 is 330kg lighter empty and carries 730kg more. The Bateson 48LT is a 12ft x 5ft8 twin-axle livestock trailer; the Ifor Williams LM106 is a a wider general-purpose flatbed trailer.
Which is lighter, the Bateson 48LT or the Ifor Williams LM106?
The Ifor Williams LM106. It is 330kg lighter empty than the Bateson 48LT.
Which carries more, the Bateson 48LT or the Ifor Williams LM106?
The Ifor Williams LM106, by 730kg.
Can I tow the Bateson 48LT or the Ifor Williams LM106 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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