Head to head
Bateson 35MD vs Ifor Williams GH1054
The Ifor Williams GH1054 is 65kg lighter empty and carries 65kg more.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Bateson 35MD weighs 65kg more empty.
- Payload: the Ifor Williams GH1054 carries 65kg more.
- Internal bed: the Ifor Williams GH1054 has a bed 1cm longer.
Specifications side by side
| Bateson 35MD | Ifor Williams GH1054 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3500kg | 3500kg |
| Unladen weight | 725kg | 660kg |
| Payload | 2775kg | 2840kg |
| Internal bed | 3030mm x 1680mm | 3.04m x 1.62m |
Sources: Bateson 35MD, Ifor Williams GH1054. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the 35MD if...
A plant trailer sized for a mini digger or small excavator, with a gas-assisted full-width ramp door for driving machines straight on and off. It is aimed at groundworkers and plant hire companies rather than general haulage.
Listed by
- Sleaford Trailers - Sleaford
- Warrior Trailers Limited - Worcester
Buy or hire the GH1054 if...
- you want one that is 65kg lighter empty
- you want one that carries 65kg more
- you want one that has a bed 1cm longer
A step up from the GH94 for plant hire and groundworks operators carrying a mini digger or skid-steer loader that needs a bit more bed width, while still staying towable behind a 3.5t-rated pickup.
Listed by
- Blains Trailers & Tyres - Hemel Hempstead, Great Gaddesden
- G-Tec Trailers - Thetford, Holme Hale
- Norfolk Trailers - Norwich
Common questions
What is the difference between the Bateson 35MD and the Ifor Williams GH1054?
The Ifor Williams GH1054 is 65kg lighter empty and carries 65kg more. The Bateson 35MD is a twin-axle mini digger and excavator plant trailer; the Ifor Williams GH1054 is a a mid-size plant trailer for skid-steers and small diggers.
Which is lighter, the Bateson 35MD or the Ifor Williams GH1054?
The Ifor Williams GH1054. It is 65kg lighter empty than the Bateson 35MD.
Which carries more, the Bateson 35MD or the Ifor Williams GH1054?
The Ifor Williams GH1054, by 65kg.
Can I tow the Bateson 35MD or the Ifor Williams GH1054 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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