Head to head
Bateson 35-16 vs Bateson PT44
The Bateson 35-16 carries 690kg more and is rated 750kg heavier gross.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Payload: the Bateson 35-16 carries 690kg more.
- Gross weight: the Bateson 35-16 is rated 750kg heavier gross.
Specifications side by side
| Bateson 35-16 | Bateson PT44 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3500kg | 2750kg |
| Payload | 2670kg | 1980kg |
| Size | 16' x 6'2" | - |
| Overall length | - | 5950mm |
| Overall width | - | 2180mm |
| Internal deck | - | 4500mm x 2100mm (LxW) |
| Unladen weight | - | 770kg |
| Axles | - | Twin axle |
Sources: Bateson 35-16, Bateson PT44. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the 35-16 if...
- you want one that carries 690kg more
- you want one that is rated 750kg heavier gross
A 16-foot tilt-bed transporter used to move 4x4s, plant and light machinery without loading ramps, since the whole bed tilts to ground level. A staple of small plant hire and vehicle recovery fleets.
Listed by
- Warrior Trailers Limited - Worcester
Buy or hire the PT44 if...
Bateson's 14ft x 7ft tilt-bed trailer, supplied with steel sides, ramps and a winch as standard. Used to load and carry cars, quads and small plant, it is one of the most widely stocked hydraulic tilt trailers among UK hire and trailer-sales firms.
Listed by
- Warrior Trailers Limited - Worcester
- 1Stop Trailers Ltd - Sudbury, Little Waldingfield
Common questions
What is the difference between the Bateson 35-16 and the Bateson PT44?
The Bateson 35-16 carries 690kg more and is rated 750kg heavier gross. The Bateson 35-16 is a twin-axle hydraulic tilt transporter trailer; the Bateson PT44 is a hydraulic tilt platform trailer with winch.
Which carries more, the Bateson 35-16 or the Bateson PT44?
The Bateson 35-16, by 690kg.
Can I tow the Bateson 35-16 or the Bateson PT44 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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