Head to head
Bateson PT66 vs Ifor Williams GX84
The Ifor Williams GX84 is 395kg lighter empty. The Bateson PT66 is rated 800kg heavier gross and carries 405kg more.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Bateson PT66 weighs 395kg more empty.
- Gross weight: the Bateson PT66 is rated 800kg heavier gross.
- Payload: the Bateson PT66 carries 405kg more.
Specifications side by side
| Bateson PT66 | Ifor Williams GX84 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3500kg | 2700kg |
| Unladen weight | 935kg | 540kg |
| Payload | 2565kg | 2160kg |
| Bed size | 5660mm x 2100mm (18' x 7') | - |
| Axles | Triple | - |
| Internal bed | - | 2.45m x 1.27m |
Sources: Bateson PT66, Ifor Williams GX84. 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 405kg 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 GX84 if...
- you want one that is 395kg lighter empty
An entry-level plant trailer for landscapers and groundworkers moving a single small excavator or compact roller who do not need the longer beds further up the GX range.
Listed by
- Blains Trailers & Tyres - Hemel Hempstead, Great Gaddesden
- Corwen Trailer Centre - Corwen
Common questions
What is the difference between the Bateson PT66 and the Ifor Williams GX84?
The Ifor Williams GX84 is 395kg lighter empty. The Bateson PT66 is rated 800kg heavier gross and carries 405kg more. The Bateson PT66 is a triple axle hydraulic tilt platform trailer; the Ifor Williams GX84 is a the smallest trailer in the GX plant range.
Which is lighter, the Bateson PT66 or the Ifor Williams GX84?
The Ifor Williams GX84. It is 395kg lighter empty than the Bateson PT66.
Which carries more, the Bateson PT66 or the Ifor Williams GX84?
The Bateson PT66, by 405kg.
Can I tow the Bateson PT66 or the Ifor Williams GX84 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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