Head to head
Bateson PT66 vs Ifor Williams LM146
The Ifor Williams LM146 is 200kg lighter empty and carries 200kg more.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Bateson PT66 weighs 200kg more empty.
- Payload: the Ifor Williams LM146 carries 200kg more.
Specifications side by side
| Bateson PT66 | Ifor Williams LM146 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3500kg | 3500kg |
| Unladen weight | 935kg | 735kg |
| Payload | 2565kg | 2765kg |
| Bed size | 5660mm x 2100mm (18' x 7') | - |
| Axles | Triple | - |
| Overall length | - | 5.60m |
| Overall width | - | 2.10m |
| Bed | - | 4.23m / 13'9" ((internal) length); 1.98m / 6'5" ((internal) width) |
| Tyres | - | 195/60R12C |
Sources: Bateson PT66, Ifor Williams LM146. 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 LM146 if...
- you want one that is 200kg lighter empty
- you want one that carries 200kg more
The LM146 is a general-purpose flatbed aimed at landscaping, construction and plumbing trades that need a long, wide load bed with a high payload on a single 3500kg-braked chassis. It is used where loads are bulky or awkwardly shaped rather than plant machinery, which typically goes on the ramped GX range instead.
Listed by
- Blains Trailers & Tyres - Hemel Hempstead, Great Gaddesden
- G-Tec Trailers - Thetford, Holme Hale
- Barnwell Trailers Ltd - Peterborough, Oundle, Barnwell
Common questions
What is the difference between the Bateson PT66 and the Ifor Williams LM146?
The Ifor Williams LM146 is 200kg lighter empty and carries 200kg more. The Bateson PT66 is a triple axle hydraulic tilt platform trailer; the Ifor Williams LM146 is a a twin-axle flatbed goods trailer in the heavier-duty LM range..
Which is lighter, the Bateson PT66 or the Ifor Williams LM146?
The Ifor Williams LM146. It is 200kg lighter empty than the Bateson PT66.
Which carries more, the Bateson PT66 or the Ifor Williams LM146?
The Ifor Williams LM146, by 200kg.
Can I tow the Bateson PT66 or the Ifor Williams LM146 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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