Head to head
Bateson 35MD vs Ifor Williams GX105 HD
The Ifor Williams GX105 HD is 35kg lighter empty and carries 35kg more.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Bateson 35MD weighs 35kg more empty.
- Payload: the Ifor Williams GX105 HD carries 35kg more.
Specifications side by side
| Bateson 35MD | Ifor Williams GX105 HD | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3500kg | 3500kg |
| Unladen weight | 725kg | 690kg |
| Payload | 2775kg | 2810kg |
| Internal bed | 3030mm x 1680mm | 3.03m x 1.57m |
Sources: Bateson 35MD, Ifor Williams GX105 HD. 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 GX105 HD if...
- you want one that is 35kg lighter empty
- you want one that carries 35kg more
For plant hire operators moving heavier compact machinery on the same bed footprint as the GX105, where the standard trailer's 2700kg gross weight would leave too little payload.
Listed by
- Blains Trailers & Tyres - Hemel Hempstead, Great Gaddesden
Common questions
What is the difference between the Bateson 35MD and the Ifor Williams GX105 HD?
The Ifor Williams GX105 HD is 35kg lighter empty and carries 35kg more. The Bateson 35MD is a twin-axle mini digger and excavator plant trailer; the Ifor Williams GX105 HD is a a heavy-duty version of the GX105 plant trailer.
Which is lighter, the Bateson 35MD or the Ifor Williams GX105 HD?
The Ifor Williams GX105 HD. It is 35kg lighter empty than the Bateson 35MD.
Which carries more, the Bateson 35MD or the Ifor Williams GX105 HD?
The Ifor Williams GX105 HD, by 35kg.
Can I tow the Bateson 35MD or the Ifor Williams GX105 HD 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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