Head to head
Bateson 35MD vs Ifor Williams GX106
The Ifor Williams GX106 is 10kg lighter empty and carries 10kg more.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Bateson 35MD weighs 10kg more empty.
- Payload: the Ifor Williams GX106 carries 10kg more.
Specifications side by side
| Bateson 35MD | Ifor Williams GX106 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3500kg | 3500kg |
| Unladen weight | 725kg | 715kg |
| Payload | 2775kg | 2785kg |
| Internal bed | 3030mm x 1680mm | 3.03m x 1.84m |
Sources: Bateson 35MD, Ifor Williams GX106. 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 GX106 if...
- you want one that is 10kg lighter empty
- you want one that carries 10kg more
Bought where machinery is too wide for the 1.57m GX105HD bed but the shorter 3.03m length is still enough, typically for wider skid-steers and small rollers.
Listed by
- Southeast Trailers - Maidstone, Yalding, Nettlestead Green
- Blains Trailers & Tyres - Hemel Hempstead, Great Gaddesden
- East Midlands Trailers - Leicester, Thrussington
Common questions
What is the difference between the Bateson 35MD and the Ifor Williams GX106?
The Ifor Williams GX106 is 10kg lighter empty and carries 10kg more. The Bateson 35MD is a twin-axle mini digger and excavator plant trailer; the Ifor Williams GX106 is a a wide-bed 3500kg plant trailer.
Which is lighter, the Bateson 35MD or the Ifor Williams GX106?
The Ifor Williams GX106. It is 10kg lighter empty than the Bateson 35MD.
Which carries more, the Bateson 35MD or the Ifor Williams GX106?
The Ifor Williams GX106, by 10kg.
Can I tow the Bateson 35MD or the Ifor Williams GX106 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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