Head to head
Bateson 35MD vs Ifor Williams LM166
The Ifor Williams LM166 has a bed 1.74m (5.5ft) longer. The Bateson 35MD is 70kg lighter empty and carries 70kg more.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Internal bed: the Ifor Williams LM166 has a bed 1.74m (5.5ft) longer.
- Unladen weight: the Ifor Williams LM166 weighs 70kg more empty.
- Payload: the Bateson 35MD carries 70kg more.
Specifications side by side
| Bateson 35MD | Ifor Williams LM166 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3500kg | 3500kg |
| Unladen weight | 725kg | 795kg |
| Payload | 2775kg | 2705kg |
| Internal bed | 3030mm x 1680mm | 4.77m x 1.98m |
Sources: Bateson 35MD, Ifor Williams LM166. 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 70kg lighter empty
- you want one that carries 70kg 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 LM166 if...
- you want one that has a bed 1.74m (5.5ft) longer
Bought by contractors and hauliers who regularly carry longer loads, such as fencing materials or several pallets, and need more deck length than the LM106 or LM126 provide.
Listed by
- East Midlands Trailers - Leicester, Thrussington
- G-Tec Trailers - Thetford, Holme Hale
- Blains Trailers & Tyres - Hemel Hempstead, Great Gaddesden
Common questions
What is the difference between the Bateson 35MD and the Ifor Williams LM166?
The Ifor Williams LM166 has a bed 1.74m (5.5ft) longer. The Bateson 35MD is 70kg lighter empty and carries 70kg more. The Bateson 35MD is a twin-axle mini digger and excavator plant trailer; the Ifor Williams LM166 is a a long-bed flatbed trailer.
Which is lighter, the Bateson 35MD or the Ifor Williams LM166?
The Bateson 35MD. It is 70kg lighter empty than the Ifor Williams LM166.
Which carries more, the Bateson 35MD or the Ifor Williams LM166?
The Bateson 35MD, by 70kg.
Can I tow the Bateson 35MD or the Ifor Williams LM166 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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