trailer hire brand
Bateson
The hydraulic tilt-bed specialist, and a company that has been making trailers since 1934. Avonride independent rubber suspension, full hot-dip galvanising and long-tail spares support make it the pick for buyers who intend to keep a trailer for decades rather than years.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Built in
England
Manufacturing since
1934
UK availability
Good UK dealer coverage
Weight range
550kg unbraked to 3,500kg braked, plus tractor-drawn livestock at 8,000kg and 10,000kg gross
An appointed dealer network, built to order, with a spares department that still supports trailers 20 years old.
What Bateson builds
Bateson model ranges
| Range | What it is |
|---|---|
| 22-15, 27-16, 35-16 | Transport tilt, 1,560kg to 2,670kg capacity |
| PT56 | Hydraulic tilt |
| 520, 720, B84 | Unbraked, 550kg to 750kg |
How Bateson compares
These are the makes buyers actually cross-shop against Bateson.
Bateson vs Ifor Williams
The UK default, and the benchmark every other make gets measured against. Farmers, contractors and hire fleets buy Ifor Williams for galvanised durability, strong resale and the fact that any dealer can get parts on a shelf the same week. Rarely the cheapest option and rarely the wrong one.
Bateson vs Indespension
One-stop retail convenience. You can walk into a depot and buy, hire, service or have a towbar fitted the same day, which is worth a great deal to a buyer who needs a trailer this week rather than the right trailer next month. The Daxara range covers the budget leisure end.
Bateson vs Graham Edwards
A Yorkshire livestock and commercial specialist whose own line is "build up to a standard, not down to a cost". Heavier-gauge construction than the volume brands, and strong loyalty among farmers in the North of England.
Bateson vs Woodford
A specialist car-transport builder pitched just below Brian James. The Wide Body and Auto Cruiser suit modern wide cars and low-clearance vehicles, and traders buy them for close to Brian James capability at a keener price.
UK companies hiring and selling Bateson
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