Head to head
Bateson PT66 vs Ifor Williams BV126
The Bateson PT66 is 45kg lighter empty and carries 45kg more.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Ifor Williams BV126 weighs 45kg more empty.
- Payload: the Bateson PT66 carries 45kg more.
Specifications side by side
| Bateson PT66 | Ifor Williams BV126 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3500kg | 3500kg |
| Unladen weight | 935kg | 980kg |
| Payload | 2565kg | 2520kg |
| Axles | Triple | Twin (dual) |
| Bed size | 5660mm x 2100mm (18' x 7') | - |
| Internal length | - | 3.60m |
| Internal width | - | 1.73m |
Sources: Bateson PT66, Ifor Williams BV126. 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 is 45kg lighter empty
- you want one that carries 45kg more
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 BV126 if...
Aimed at businesses moving bulkier equipment or several machines that need to travel enclosed and secure, where the BV105 is too narrow or too light. Its 3500kg rating means a car-derived van or 4x4 with a suitable tow rating can still pull it.
Listed by
- Blains Trailers & Tyres - Hemel Hempstead, Great Gaddesden
- Universal Trailers - Billingshurst
Common questions
What is the difference between the Bateson PT66 and the Ifor Williams BV126?
The Bateson PT66 is 45kg lighter empty and carries 45kg more. The Bateson PT66 is a triple axle hydraulic tilt platform trailer; the Ifor Williams BV126 is a a wider, higher-capacity enclosed box van trailer.
Which is lighter, the Bateson PT66 or the Ifor Williams BV126?
The Bateson PT66. It is 45kg lighter empty than the Ifor Williams BV126.
Which carries more, the Bateson PT66 or the Ifor Williams BV126?
The Bateson PT66, by 45kg.
Can I tow the Bateson PT66 or the Ifor Williams BV126 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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