Head to head
Bateson PT66 vs Ifor Williams GD84
The Ifor Williams GD84 is 485kg lighter empty. The Bateson PT66 is rated 800kg heavier gross and carries 315kg more.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Bateson PT66 weighs 485kg more empty.
- Gross weight: the Bateson PT66 is rated 800kg heavier gross.
- Payload: the Bateson PT66 carries 315kg more.
Specifications side by side
| Bateson PT66 | Ifor Williams GD84 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3500kg | 2700kg |
| Unladen weight | 935kg | 450kg |
| Payload | 2565kg | 2250kg |
| Axles | Triple | Twin |
| Bed size | 5660mm x 2100mm (18' x 7') | - |
| Internal length | - | 2.55m |
| Internal width | - | 1.25m |
Sources: Bateson PT66, Ifor Williams GD84. 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 rated 800kg heavier gross
- you want one that carries 315kg 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 GD84 if...
- you want one that is 485kg lighter empty
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 PT66 and the Ifor Williams GD84?
The Ifor Williams GD84 is 485kg lighter empty. The Bateson PT66 is rated 800kg heavier gross and carries 315kg more. The Bateson PT66 is a triple axle hydraulic tilt platform trailer; the Ifor Williams GD84 is a a general-purpose dropside trailer.
Which is lighter, the Bateson PT66 or the Ifor Williams GD84?
The Ifor Williams GD84. It is 485kg lighter empty than the Bateson PT66.
Which carries more, the Bateson PT66 or the Ifor Williams GD84?
The Bateson PT66, by 315kg.
Can I tow the Bateson PT66 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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