Head to head
Bateson B85 Unbraked Trailer vs Ifor Williams General Duty
The Ifor Williams General Duty is rated 650kg heavier gross.
Last reviewed 6 October 2026
Key differences
- Gross weight: the Ifor Williams General Duty is rated 650kg heavier gross.
Specifications side by side
| Bateson B85 Unbraked Trailer | Ifor Williams General Duty | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 750 kg | 1400kg to 2700kg depending on model |
| Unladen weight | 200 kg | - |
| Payload | 550 kg | - |
| Length | 3450 mm | - |
| Width | 1900 mm | - |
| Internal length | - | 1.84m (6ft) to 3.71m (12ft 2in) |
| Internal width | - | 1.23m (4ft) to 1.71m (5ft 6in) |
| Axles | - | Single or twin axle |
Sources: Bateson B85 Unbraked Trailer, Ifor Williams General Duty. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the B85 Unbraked Trailer if...
The largest unbraked trailer in the Bateson range, designed to carry lightweight grass cutting machinery and UTVs. Suits grounds maintenance and landscaping crews towing behind a car or pickup, with a plywood floor and a mesh ramp door.
Full B85 Unbraked Trailer specifications →Buy or hire the General Duty if...
- you want one that is rated 650kg heavier gross
Ifor Williams's entry-level flatbed range, bought by householders, gardeners and small trades for tip runs, garden waste and general loads. It is the trailer most UK hire yards keep several of, since one size or another suits almost any small job.
Listed by
- John Page Trailers Ltd - Ashford, Biddenden
Common questions
What is the difference between the Bateson B85 Unbraked Trailer and the Ifor Williams General Duty?
The Ifor Williams General Duty is rated 650kg heavier gross. The Bateson B85 Unbraked Trailer is a unbraked 8 ft x 5 ft flatbed trailer with ramp door and mesh extension sides; the Ifor Williams General Duty is a small flatbed/general purpose trailer range.
Can I tow the Bateson B85 Unbraked Trailer or the Ifor Williams General Duty 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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