Head to head
Bateson PT56 vs Ifor Williams GD84
The Bateson PT56 is rated 800kg heavier gross.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Gross weight: the Bateson PT56 is rated 800kg heavier gross.
Specifications side by side
| Bateson PT56 | Ifor Williams GD84 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3500kg | 2700kg |
| Axles | Triple axle, auto-reversing overrun brakes | Twin |
| Deck length | 5m (16ft) | - |
| Deck width | 2.1m (7ft) | - |
| Ramp | Hinged rear ramp, 75cm high | - |
| Unladen weight | - | 450kg |
| Payload | - | 2250kg |
| Internal length | - | 2.55m |
| Internal width | - | 1.25m |
Sources: Bateson PT56, Ifor Williams GD84. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the PT56 if...
- you want one that is rated 800kg heavier gross
A tri-axle tilt-bed trailer that lowers to ground level so plant, vehicles or awkward loads can be driven or winched straight on without ramps. Its low deck and tilt action suit hire firms moving mixed loads rather than one type of vehicle.
Listed by
- Warrior Trailers Limited - Worcester
Buy or hire the GD84 if...
A everyday farm and smallholding trailer for moving loose loads, logs or small livestock behind a 4x4 or pickup, chosen over the single-axle GD84 when the extra payload of a twin-axle chassis is needed.
Listed by
- Blains Trailers & Tyres - Hemel Hempstead, Great Gaddesden
- R M Trailer Centre - Middlesbrough, North Ormesby
Common questions
What is the difference between the Bateson PT56 and the Ifor Williams GD84?
The Bateson PT56 is rated 800kg heavier gross. The Bateson PT56 is a tri-axle hydraulic tilt platform trailer; the Ifor Williams GD84 is a a general-purpose dropside trailer.
Can I tow the Bateson PT56 or the Ifor Williams GD84 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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