Head to head
Bateson PT66 vs Ifor Williams GX106
The Ifor Williams GX106 is 220kg lighter empty and carries 220kg more.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Bateson PT66 weighs 220kg more empty.
- Payload: the Ifor Williams GX106 carries 220kg more.
Specifications side by side
| Bateson PT66 | Ifor Williams GX106 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3500kg | 3500kg |
| Unladen weight | 935kg | 715kg |
| Payload | 2565kg | 2785kg |
| Bed size | 5660mm x 2100mm (18' x 7') | - |
| Axles | Triple | - |
| Internal bed | - | 3.03m x 1.84m |
Sources: Bateson PT66, Ifor Williams GX106. 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 GX106 if...
- you want one that is 220kg lighter empty
- you want one that carries 220kg more
Bought where machinery is too wide for the 1.57m GX105HD bed but the shorter 3.03m length is still enough, typically for wider skid-steers and small rollers.
Listed by
- Southeast Trailers - Maidstone, Yalding, Nettlestead Green
- Blains Trailers & Tyres - Hemel Hempstead, Great Gaddesden
- East Midlands Trailers - Leicester, Thrussington
Common questions
What is the difference between the Bateson PT66 and the Ifor Williams GX106?
The Ifor Williams GX106 is 220kg lighter empty and carries 220kg more. The Bateson PT66 is a triple axle hydraulic tilt platform trailer; the Ifor Williams GX106 is a a wide-bed 3500kg plant trailer.
Which is lighter, the Bateson PT66 or the Ifor Williams GX106?
The Ifor Williams GX106. It is 220kg lighter empty than the Bateson PT66.
Which carries more, the Bateson PT66 or the Ifor Williams GX106?
The Ifor Williams GX106, by 220kg.
Can I tow the Bateson PT66 or the Ifor Williams GX106 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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