Head to head
Bateson PT66 vs Ifor Williams LM166
The Ifor Williams LM166 is 140kg lighter empty and carries 140kg more.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Bateson PT66 weighs 140kg more empty.
- Payload: the Ifor Williams LM166 carries 140kg more.
Specifications side by side
| Bateson PT66 | Ifor Williams LM166 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3500kg | 3500kg |
| Unladen weight | 935kg | 795kg |
| Payload | 2565kg | 2705kg |
| Bed size | 5660mm x 2100mm (18' x 7') | - |
| Axles | Triple | - |
| Internal bed | - | 4.77m x 1.98m |
Sources: Bateson PT66, Ifor Williams LM166. 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 LM166 if...
- you want one that is 140kg lighter empty
- you want one that carries 140kg more
Bought by contractors and hauliers who regularly carry longer loads, such as fencing materials or several pallets, and need more deck length than the LM106 or LM126 provide.
Listed by
- East Midlands Trailers - Leicester, Thrussington
- G-Tec Trailers - Thetford, Holme Hale
- Blains Trailers & Tyres - Hemel Hempstead, Great Gaddesden
Common questions
What is the difference between the Bateson PT66 and the Ifor Williams LM166?
The Ifor Williams LM166 is 140kg lighter empty and carries 140kg more. The Bateson PT66 is a triple axle hydraulic tilt platform trailer; the Ifor Williams LM166 is a a long-bed flatbed trailer.
Which is lighter, the Bateson PT66 or the Ifor Williams LM166?
The Ifor Williams LM166. It is 140kg lighter empty than the Bateson PT66.
Which carries more, the Bateson PT66 or the Ifor Williams LM166?
The Ifor Williams LM166, by 140kg.
Can I tow the Bateson PT66 or the Ifor Williams LM166 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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