Head to head
Bateson 35MD vs Ifor Williams LM105
The Ifor Williams LM105 is 120kg lighter empty and carries 120kg more. The Bateson 35MD has a bed 2cm longer.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Bateson 35MD weighs 120kg more empty.
- Payload: the Ifor Williams LM105 carries 120kg more.
- Internal bed: the Bateson 35MD has a bed 2cm longer.
Specifications side by side
| Bateson 35MD | Ifor Williams LM105 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3500kg | 3500kg |
| Unladen weight | 725kg | 605kg |
| Payload | 2775kg | 2895kg |
| Internal bed | 3030mm x 1680mm | 3.01m x 1.68m |
Sources: Bateson 35MD, Ifor Williams LM105. 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 has a bed 2cm longer
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 LM105 if...
- you want one that is 120kg lighter empty
- you want one that carries 120kg more
A workhorse flatbed for farmers, landscapers and small hauliers moving bagged materials, bales or machinery with dropsides, sized to fit most towing vehicles rated to 3500kg.
Listed by
- East Midlands Trailers - Leicester, Thrussington
- Barnwell Trailers Ltd - Peterborough, Oundle, Barnwell
Common questions
What is the difference between the Bateson 35MD and the Ifor Williams LM105?
The Ifor Williams LM105 is 120kg lighter empty and carries 120kg more. The Bateson 35MD has a bed 2cm longer. The Bateson 35MD is a twin-axle mini digger and excavator plant trailer; the Ifor Williams LM105 is a a general-purpose flatbed trailer.
Which is lighter, the Bateson 35MD or the Ifor Williams LM105?
The Ifor Williams LM105. It is 120kg lighter empty than the Bateson 35MD.
Which carries more, the Bateson 35MD or the Ifor Williams LM105?
The Ifor Williams LM105, by 120kg.
Can I tow the Bateson 35MD or the Ifor Williams LM105 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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