Head to head
Bateson PT66 vs Ifor Williams BV105
The Bateson PT66 carries 600kg more and is rated 800kg heavier gross. The Ifor Williams BV105 is 200kg lighter empty.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Payload: the Bateson PT66 carries 600kg more.
- Gross weight: the Bateson PT66 is rated 800kg heavier gross.
- Unladen weight: the Bateson PT66 weighs 200kg more empty.
Specifications side by side
| Bateson PT66 | Ifor Williams BV105 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3500kg | 2700kg |
| Unladen weight | 935kg | 735kg |
| Payload | 2565kg | 1965kg |
| Axles | Triple | Twin (dual) |
| Bed size | 5660mm x 2100mm (18' x 7') | - |
| Internal length | - | 3.00m |
| Internal width | - | 1.47m |
Sources: Bateson PT66, Ifor Williams BV105. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the PT66 if...
- you want one that carries 600kg more
- you want one that is rated 800kg heavier gross
Bateson's largest hydraulic tilt trailer with triple hinged steel sides, used to move light commercial vehicles, plant and ground maintenance machinery. Its hydraulic tilt bed lets one person load without ramps.
Listed by
- Warrior Trailers Limited - Worcester
Buy or hire the BV105 if...
- you want one that is 200kg lighter empty
A general enclosed trailer for tradespeople and small hauliers who need to keep tools, bikes or stock dry and locked away rather than under a sheet. It sits below the BV125/BV106 in the range, so it suits loads that need weather protection but not extra width or gross weight.
Listed by
- R M Trailer Centre - Middlesbrough, North Ormesby
- Barnwell Trailers Ltd - Peterborough, Oundle, Barnwell
Common questions
What is the difference between the Bateson PT66 and the Ifor Williams BV105?
The Bateson PT66 carries 600kg more and is rated 800kg heavier gross. The Ifor Williams BV105 is 200kg lighter empty. The Bateson PT66 is a triple axle hydraulic tilt platform trailer; the Ifor Williams BV105 is a an enclosed box van trailer on a 3.0m bed.
Which is lighter, the Bateson PT66 or the Ifor Williams BV105?
The Ifor Williams BV105. It is 200kg lighter empty than the Bateson PT66.
Which carries more, the Bateson PT66 or the Ifor Williams BV105?
The Bateson PT66, by 600kg.
Can I tow the Bateson PT66 or the Ifor Williams BV105 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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