Head to head
Bateson PT66 vs Ifor Williams LM106
The Ifor Williams LM106 is 315kg lighter empty and carries 315kg more.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Bateson PT66 weighs 315kg more empty.
- Payload: the Ifor Williams LM106 carries 315kg more.
Specifications side by side
| Bateson PT66 | Ifor Williams LM106 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3500kg | 3500kg |
| Unladen weight | 935kg | 620kg |
| Payload | 2565kg | 2880kg |
| Bed size | 5660mm x 2100mm (18' x 7') | - |
| Axles | Triple | - |
| Internal bed | - | 3.01m x 1.98m |
Sources: Bateson PT66, Ifor Williams LM106. 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 LM106 if...
- you want one that is 315kg lighter empty
- you want one that carries 315kg more
For users who find the LM105's 1.68m bed too narrow for pallets or wider machinery but do not need extra length, offering the same bed length on a wider chassis.
Listed by
- Barnwell Trailers Ltd - Peterborough, Oundle, Barnwell
Common questions
What is the difference between the Bateson PT66 and the Ifor Williams LM106?
The Ifor Williams LM106 is 315kg lighter empty and carries 315kg more. The Bateson PT66 is a triple axle hydraulic tilt platform trailer; the Ifor Williams LM106 is a a wider general-purpose flatbed trailer.
Which is lighter, the Bateson PT66 or the Ifor Williams LM106?
The Ifor Williams LM106. It is 315kg lighter empty than the Bateson PT66.
Which carries more, the Bateson PT66 or the Ifor Williams LM106?
The Ifor Williams LM106, by 315kg.
Can I tow the Bateson PT66 or the Ifor Williams LM106 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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