Head to head
Bateson 35MD vs Ifor Williams LM146
The Bateson 35MD is 10kg lighter empty and carries 10kg more.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Ifor Williams LM146 weighs 10kg more empty.
- Payload: the Bateson 35MD carries 10kg more.
Specifications side by side
| Bateson 35MD | Ifor Williams LM146 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3500kg | 3500kg |
| Unladen weight | 725kg | 735kg |
| Payload | 2775kg | 2765kg |
| Internal bed | 3030mm x 1680mm | - |
| Overall length | - | 5.60m |
| Overall width | - | 2.10m |
| Bed | - | 4.23m / 13'9" ((internal) length); 1.98m / 6'5" ((internal) width) |
| Tyres | - | 195/60R12C |
Sources: Bateson 35MD, Ifor Williams LM146. 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 10kg lighter empty
- you want one that carries 10kg 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 LM146 if...
The LM146 is a general-purpose flatbed aimed at landscaping, construction and plumbing trades that need a long, wide load bed with a high payload on a single 3500kg-braked chassis. It is used where loads are bulky or awkwardly shaped rather than plant machinery, which typically goes on the ramped GX range instead.
Listed by
- Blains Trailers & Tyres - Hemel Hempstead, Great Gaddesden
- G-Tec Trailers - Thetford, Holme Hale
- Barnwell Trailers Ltd - Peterborough, Oundle, Barnwell
Common questions
What is the difference between the Bateson 35MD and the Ifor Williams LM146?
The Bateson 35MD is 10kg lighter empty and carries 10kg more. The Bateson 35MD is a twin-axle mini digger and excavator plant trailer; the Ifor Williams LM146 is a a twin-axle flatbed goods trailer in the heavier-duty LM range..
Which is lighter, the Bateson 35MD or the Ifor Williams LM146?
The Bateson 35MD. It is 10kg lighter empty than the Ifor Williams LM146.
Which carries more, the Bateson 35MD or the Ifor Williams LM146?
The Bateson 35MD, by 10kg.
Can I tow the Bateson 35MD or the Ifor Williams LM146 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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