Head to head
Bateson PT66 vs Ifor Williams P5
The Bateson PT66 carries 2,206kg more and is rated 3 tonnes heavier gross. The Ifor Williams P5 is 794kg lighter empty.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Payload: the Bateson PT66 carries 2,206kg more.
- Gross weight: the Bateson PT66 is rated 3 tonnes heavier gross.
- Unladen weight: the Bateson PT66 weighs 794kg more empty.
Specifications side by side
| Bateson PT66 | Ifor Williams P5 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3500kg | 500kg |
| Unladen weight | 935kg | 141kg |
| Payload | 2565kg | 359kg |
| Bed size | 5660mm x 2100mm (18' x 7') | - |
| Axles | Triple | - |
| Internal bed | - | 1.53m x 1.02m |
| Brakes | - | Unbraked |
Sources: Bateson PT66, Ifor Williams P5. 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 carries 2,206kg more
- you want one that is rated 3 tonnes heavier gross
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 P5 if...
- you want one that is 794kg lighter empty
A light general-purpose trailer for domestic buyers moving garden waste, small loads or a mower, chosen for its low unladen weight so it can be towed by almost any car.
Listed by
- Blains Trailers & Tyres - Hemel Hempstead, Great Gaddesden
Common questions
What is the difference between the Bateson PT66 and the Ifor Williams P5?
The Bateson PT66 carries 2,206kg more and is rated 3 tonnes heavier gross. The Ifor Williams P5 is 794kg lighter empty. The Bateson PT66 is a triple axle hydraulic tilt platform trailer; the Ifor Williams P5 is a the smallest unbraked domestic trailer Ifor Williams makes.
Which is lighter, the Bateson PT66 or the Ifor Williams P5?
The Ifor Williams P5. It is 794kg lighter empty than the Bateson PT66.
Which carries more, the Bateson PT66 or the Ifor Williams P5?
The Bateson PT66, by 2,206kg.
Can I tow the Bateson PT66 or the Ifor Williams P5 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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