Head to head
Bateson 35MD vs Ifor Williams LM167
The Ifor Williams LM167 has a bed 1.74m (5.5ft) longer. The Bateson 35MD is 120kg lighter empty and carries 120kg more.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Internal bed: the Ifor Williams LM167 has a bed 1.74m (5.5ft) longer.
- Unladen weight: the Ifor Williams LM167 weighs 120kg more empty.
- Payload: the Bateson 35MD carries 120kg more.
Specifications side by side
| Bateson 35MD | Ifor Williams LM167 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3500kg | 3500kg |
| Unladen weight | 725kg | 845kg |
| Payload | 2775kg | 2655kg |
| Internal bed | 3030mm x 1680mm | 4.77m x 2.25m |
Sources: Bateson 35MD, Ifor Williams LM167. 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 120kg lighter empty
- you want one that carries 120kg 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 LM167 if...
- you want one that has a bed 1.74m (5.5ft) longer
For operators carrying wide loads such as pallets in double rows or plant machinery, taking the LM166's length and adding the range's 2.25m wide-bed option.
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 LM167?
The Ifor Williams LM167 has a bed 1.74m (5.5ft) longer. The Bateson 35MD is 120kg lighter empty and carries 120kg more. The Bateson 35MD is a twin-axle mini digger and excavator plant trailer; the Ifor Williams LM167 is a a long, wide flatbed trailer.
Which is lighter, the Bateson 35MD or the Ifor Williams LM167?
The Bateson 35MD. It is 120kg lighter empty than the Ifor Williams LM167.
Which carries more, the Bateson 35MD or the Ifor Williams LM167?
The Bateson 35MD, by 120kg.
Can I tow the Bateson 35MD or the Ifor Williams LM167 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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