Head to head
Bateson 35MD vs Ifor Williams LM106
The Ifor Williams LM106 is 105kg lighter empty and carries 105kg more. The Bateson 35MD has a bed 2cm longer.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Bateson 35MD weighs 105kg more empty.
- Payload: the Ifor Williams LM106 carries 105kg more.
- Internal bed: the Bateson 35MD has a bed 2cm longer.
Specifications side by side
| Bateson 35MD | Ifor Williams LM106 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3500kg | 3500kg |
| Unladen weight | 725kg | 620kg |
| Payload | 2775kg | 2880kg |
| Internal bed | 3030mm x 1680mm | 3.01m x 1.98m |
Sources: Bateson 35MD, Ifor Williams LM106. 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 LM106 if...
- you want one that is 105kg lighter empty
- you want one that carries 105kg more
For users who find the LM105's 1.68m bed too narrow for pallets or wider machinery but do not need extra length, offering the same bed length on a wider chassis.
Listed by
- Barnwell Trailers Ltd - Peterborough, Oundle, Barnwell
Common questions
What is the difference between the Bateson 35MD and the Ifor Williams LM106?
The Ifor Williams LM106 is 105kg lighter empty and carries 105kg 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 LM106 is a a wider general-purpose flatbed trailer.
Which is lighter, the Bateson 35MD or the Ifor Williams LM106?
The Ifor Williams LM106. It is 105kg lighter empty than the Bateson 35MD.
Which carries more, the Bateson 35MD or the Ifor Williams LM106?
The Ifor Williams LM106, by 105kg.
Can I tow the Bateson 35MD or the Ifor Williams LM106 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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