Head to head
Bateson 120V Van Trailer vs Ifor Williams P8e
The Ifor Williams P8e is 42kg lighter empty and carries 42kg more.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Bateson 120V Van Trailer weighs 42kg more empty.
- Payload: the Ifor Williams P8e carries 42kg more.
Specifications side by side
| Bateson 120V Van Trailer | Ifor Williams P8e | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 750kg | 750kg |
| Unladen weight | 260kg | 218kg |
| Payload | 490kg | 532kg |
| Brakes | Unbraked | Unbraked |
| Internal length | 2050mm | - |
| Internal width | 1150mm | - |
| Internal height | 1200mm | - |
| Internal bed | - | 2.51m x 1.45m |
Sources: Bateson 120V Van Trailer, Ifor Williams P8e. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the 120V Van Trailer if...
A light unbraked box trailer with a galvanised chassis and fibreglass body, aimed at private buyers who want weatherproof, lockable storage behind a small car. Its low weight keeps it towable by vehicles with a modest unbraked limit.
Listed by
- Fieldfare Trailer Centre - Salisbury
Buy or hire the P8e if...
- you want one that is 42kg lighter empty
- you want one that carries 42kg more
For domestic and light trade users wanting the most bed space available before needing to move up to a braked trailer, useful for bulkier garden or DIY loads.
Listed by
- Blains Trailers & Tyres - Hemel Hempstead, Great Gaddesden
Common questions
What is the difference between the Bateson 120V Van Trailer and the Ifor Williams P8e?
The Ifor Williams P8e is 42kg lighter empty and carries 42kg more. The Bateson 120V Van Trailer is a small unbraked fibreglass box trailer; the Ifor Williams P8e is a the largest of Ifor Williams' unbraked small domestic trailers.
Which is lighter, the Bateson 120V Van Trailer or the Ifor Williams P8e?
The Ifor Williams P8e. It is 42kg lighter empty than the Bateson 120V Van Trailer.
Which carries more, the Bateson 120V Van Trailer or the Ifor Williams P8e?
The Ifor Williams P8e, by 42kg.
Can I tow the Bateson 120V Van Trailer or the Ifor Williams P8e 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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