Head to head
Bateson PT66 vs Ifor Williams GH1054
The Ifor Williams GH1054 is 275kg lighter empty and carries 275kg more.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Bateson PT66 weighs 275kg more empty.
- Payload: the Ifor Williams GH1054 carries 275kg more.
Specifications side by side
| Bateson PT66 | Ifor Williams GH1054 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3500kg | 3500kg |
| Unladen weight | 935kg | 660kg |
| Payload | 2565kg | 2840kg |
| Bed size | 5660mm x 2100mm (18' x 7') | - |
| Axles | Triple | - |
| Internal bed | - | 3.04m x 1.62m |
Sources: Bateson PT66, Ifor Williams GH1054. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the PT66 if...
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 GH1054 if...
- you want one that is 275kg lighter empty
- you want one that carries 275kg more
A step up from the GH94 for plant hire and groundworks operators carrying a mini digger or skid-steer loader that needs a bit more bed width, while still staying towable behind a 3.5t-rated pickup.
Listed by
- Blains Trailers & Tyres - Hemel Hempstead, Great Gaddesden
- G-Tec Trailers - Thetford, Holme Hale
- Norfolk Trailers - Norwich
Common questions
What is the difference between the Bateson PT66 and the Ifor Williams GH1054?
The Ifor Williams GH1054 is 275kg lighter empty and carries 275kg more. The Bateson PT66 is a triple axle hydraulic tilt platform trailer; the Ifor Williams GH1054 is a a mid-size plant trailer for skid-steers and small diggers.
Which is lighter, the Bateson PT66 or the Ifor Williams GH1054?
The Ifor Williams GH1054. It is 275kg lighter empty than the Bateson PT66.
Which carries more, the Bateson PT66 or the Ifor Williams GH1054?
The Ifor Williams GH1054, by 275kg.
Can I tow the Bateson PT66 or the Ifor Williams GH1054 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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