Head to head
Bateson PT66 vs Ifor Williams GD85
The Bateson PT66 is rated 2.1 tonnes heavier gross. The Ifor Williams GD85 is 540kg lighter empty.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Gross weight: the Bateson PT66 is rated 2.1 tonnes heavier gross.
- Unladen weight: the Bateson PT66 weighs 540kg more empty.
Specifications side by side
| Bateson PT66 | Ifor Williams GD85 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3500kg | 1,400kg single axle / 2,700kg twin axle |
| Unladen weight | 935kg | 395kg single axle / 485kg twin axle |
| Payload | 2565kg | - |
| Bed size | 5660mm x 2100mm (18' x 7') | - |
| Axles | Triple | - |
| Internal bed | - | 2.5m x 1.58m (8ft 2in x 5ft 2in) |
| Brakes | - | Braked, auto-reverse over-run |
Sources: Bateson PT66, Ifor Williams GD85. 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 2.1 tonnes 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 GD85 if...
- you want one that is 540kg lighter empty
The entry point of the Ifor Williams general duty range and one of the most common working trailers in Britain. Smallholders, gardeners and tradespeople buy it for everyday hauling without needing a heavy tow vehicle, and the twin-axle version roughly doubles the payload for a modest gain in unladen weight.
Full GD85 specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Bateson PT66 and the Ifor Williams GD85?
The Bateson PT66 is rated 2.1 tonnes heavier gross. The Ifor Williams GD85 is 540kg lighter empty. The Bateson PT66 is a triple axle hydraulic tilt platform trailer; the Ifor Williams GD85 is a general duty box trailer, single or twin axle.
Which is lighter, the Bateson PT66 or the Ifor Williams GD85?
The Ifor Williams GD85. It is 540kg lighter empty than the Bateson PT66.
Can I tow the Bateson PT66 or the Ifor Williams GD85 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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