Head to head
Bateson PT66 vs Ifor Williams GX105 HD
The Ifor Williams GX105 HD is 245kg lighter empty and carries 245kg more.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Bateson PT66 weighs 245kg more empty.
- Payload: the Ifor Williams GX105 HD carries 245kg more.
Specifications side by side
| Bateson PT66 | Ifor Williams GX105 HD | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3500kg | 3500kg |
| Unladen weight | 935kg | 690kg |
| Payload | 2565kg | 2810kg |
| Bed size | 5660mm x 2100mm (18' x 7') | - |
| Axles | Triple | - |
| Internal bed | - | 3.03m x 1.57m |
Sources: Bateson PT66, Ifor Williams GX105 HD. 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 GX105 HD if...
- you want one that is 245kg lighter empty
- you want one that carries 245kg more
For plant hire operators moving heavier compact machinery on the same bed footprint as the GX105, where the standard trailer's 2700kg gross weight would leave too little payload.
Listed by
- Blains Trailers & Tyres - Hemel Hempstead, Great Gaddesden
Common questions
What is the difference between the Bateson PT66 and the Ifor Williams GX105 HD?
The Ifor Williams GX105 HD is 245kg lighter empty and carries 245kg more. The Bateson PT66 is a triple axle hydraulic tilt platform trailer; the Ifor Williams GX105 HD is a a heavy-duty version of the GX105 plant trailer.
Which is lighter, the Bateson PT66 or the Ifor Williams GX105 HD?
The Ifor Williams GX105 HD. It is 245kg lighter empty than the Bateson PT66.
Which carries more, the Bateson PT66 or the Ifor Williams GX105 HD?
The Ifor Williams GX105 HD, by 245kg.
Can I tow the Bateson PT66 or the Ifor Williams GX105 HD 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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