Head to head
Bateson Ascot vs Ifor Williams GX126
The Ifor Williams GX126 is 47cm (1.5ft) longer inside and is 19cm wider inside.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Internal length: the Ifor Williams GX126 is 47cm (1.5ft) longer inside.
- Internal width: the Ifor Williams GX126 is 19cm wider inside.
Specifications side by side
| Bateson Ascot | Ifor Williams GX126 | |
|---|---|---|
| Internal length | 3.19m | 3.66m / 12'0" |
| Internal width | 1.65m | 1.84m / 6'0" |
| Gross vehicle weight | 2300kg | - |
| Internal height | 2.22m | - |
| Flooring | Rot-proof plastic and galvanised steel, 18mm stall mats | - |
| Overall length | - | 5.70m |
| Overall width | - | 2.30m |
| Gross weight | - | 3500kg |
| Unladen weight | - | 765kg (Skids); 795kg (Ramp) |
| Payload | - | 2735kg (Skids); 2705kg (Ramp) |
| Tyres | - | 155/70R12C |
Sources: Bateson Ascot, Ifor Williams GX126. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the Ascot if...
A simple two-horse trailer from Bateson, similar in capacity to the maker's Deauville model. At 2300kg gross it stays towable by a mid-size 4x4 or pickup, which is why it turns up with private owners and small livery yards rather than professional transporters.
Listed by
- Horse Trailer Sales - Robertsbridge, Staplecross
Buy or hire the GX126 if...
- you want one that is 47cm (1.5ft) longer inside
- you want one that is 19cm wider inside
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 GX126 specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Bateson Ascot and the Ifor Williams GX126?
The Ifor Williams GX126 is 47cm (1.5ft) longer inside and is 19cm wider inside. The Bateson Ascot is a twin horse trailer; the Ifor Williams GX126 is a a twin-axle plant trailer available in Skids and Ramp variants for carrying machinery..
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