Head to head
Bateson 35MD vs Ifor Williams GH146
The Ifor Williams GH146 has a bed 1.25m (4ft) longer. The Bateson 35MD is 185kg lighter empty and carries 185kg more.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Internal bed: the Ifor Williams GH146 has a bed 1.25m (4ft) longer.
- Unladen weight: the Ifor Williams GH146 weighs 185kg more empty.
- Payload: the Bateson 35MD carries 185kg more.
Specifications side by side
| Bateson 35MD | Ifor Williams GH146 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3500kg | 3500kg |
| Unladen weight | 725kg | 910kg |
| Payload | 2775kg | 2590kg |
| Internal bed | 3030mm x 1680mm | 4.285m x 1.84m |
Sources: Bateson 35MD, Ifor Williams GH146. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the 35MD if...
- you want one that is 185kg lighter empty
- you want one that carries 185kg more
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 GH146 if...
- you want one that has a bed 1.25m (4ft) longer
Aimed at plant hire operators who need the longest bed in the GH range for larger excavators or two smaller machines, with a tri-axle chassis to keep payload up within the 3500kg limit.
Listed by
- Blains Trailers & Tyres - Hemel Hempstead, Great Gaddesden
Common questions
What is the difference between the Bateson 35MD and the Ifor Williams GH146?
The Ifor Williams GH146 has a bed 1.25m (4ft) longer. The Bateson 35MD is 185kg lighter empty and carries 185kg more. The Bateson 35MD is a twin-axle mini digger and excavator plant trailer; the Ifor Williams GH146 is a a tri-axle long-bed plant trailer.
Which is lighter, the Bateson 35MD or the Ifor Williams GH146?
The Bateson 35MD. It is 185kg lighter empty than the Ifor Williams GH146.
Which carries more, the Bateson 35MD or the Ifor Williams GH146?
The Bateson 35MD, by 185kg.
Can I tow the Bateson 35MD or the Ifor Williams GH146 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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