Head to head
Bateson Derby vs Ifor Williams GH1054BT
The Ifor Williams GH1054BT carries 1,537kg more and is 34cm (1ft) longer inside.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Payload: the Ifor Williams GH1054BT carries 1,537kg more.
- Internal length: the Ifor Williams GH1054BT is 34cm (1ft) longer inside.
- Internal width: the Ifor Williams GH1054BT is 12cm wider inside.
Specifications side by side
| Bateson Derby | Ifor Williams GH1054BT | |
|---|---|---|
| Payload | approx. 1,025kg | 2562kg (trailer fitted with adjustable shoes, side guides, blade stop and excavator arm holder) |
| Internal length | 2.70m | 3.04m (9' 11") |
| Internal width | 1.50m | 1.62m (5' 4") |
| Gross weight | 1,700kg | - |
| Unladen weight | 675kg | - |
| Gross vehicle weight | - | 3500kg (3.5 Ton) |
Sources: Bateson Derby, Ifor Williams GH1054BT. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the Derby if...
A light double horse trailer that can be towed by a large saloon car rather than needing a 4x4, thanks to its low unladen weight. It suits owners moving one or two horses locally who want to avoid buying a heavier, purpose-built tow vehicle.
Listed by
- Horse Trailer Sales - Robertsbridge, Staplecross
Buy or hire the GH1054BT if...
- you want one that carries 1,537kg more
- you want one that is 34cm (1ft) longer inside
- you want one that is 12cm wider inside
Ifor Williams GH1054BT, carried by UK dealers and hire companies listed on GetBrent for sale. Plant trailers are the working end of groundworks: contractors and hire firms use them to move mini diggers, dumpers and rollers between sites.
Listed by
- Blains Trailers & Tyres - Hemel Hempstead, Great Gaddesden
Common questions
What is the difference between the Bateson Derby and the Ifor Williams GH1054BT?
The Ifor Williams GH1054BT carries 1,537kg more and is 34cm (1ft) longer inside. The Bateson Derby is a lightweight rear-unload double horse trailer; the Ifor Williams GH1054BT is a plant trailer.
Which carries more, the Bateson Derby or the Ifor Williams GH1054BT?
The Ifor Williams GH1054BT, by 1,537kg.
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