Head to head
Bateson PT66 vs Ifor Williams LM167
The Ifor Williams LM167 is 90kg lighter empty and carries 90kg more.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Bateson PT66 weighs 90kg more empty.
- Payload: the Ifor Williams LM167 carries 90kg more.
Specifications side by side
| Bateson PT66 | Ifor Williams LM167 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3500kg | 3500kg |
| Unladen weight | 935kg | 845kg |
| Payload | 2565kg | 2655kg |
| Bed size | 5660mm x 2100mm (18' x 7') | - |
| Axles | Triple | - |
| Internal bed | - | 4.77m x 2.25m |
Sources: Bateson PT66, Ifor Williams LM167. 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 LM167 if...
- you want one that is 90kg lighter empty
- you want one that carries 90kg more
For operators carrying wide loads such as pallets in double rows or plant machinery, taking the LM166's length and adding the range's 2.25m wide-bed option.
Listed by
- East Midlands Trailers - Leicester, Thrussington
- Barnwell Trailers Ltd - Peterborough, Oundle, Barnwell
Common questions
What is the difference between the Bateson PT66 and the Ifor Williams LM167?
The Ifor Williams LM167 is 90kg lighter empty and carries 90kg more. The Bateson PT66 is a triple axle hydraulic tilt platform trailer; the Ifor Williams LM167 is a a long, wide flatbed trailer.
Which is lighter, the Bateson PT66 or the Ifor Williams LM167?
The Ifor Williams LM167. It is 90kg lighter empty than the Bateson PT66.
Which carries more, the Bateson PT66 or the Ifor Williams LM167?
The Ifor Williams LM167, by 90kg.
Can I tow the Bateson PT66 or the Ifor Williams LM167 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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