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Bateson B85 Unbraked Trailer vs Bateson PT66

The Bateson B85 Unbraked Trailer is 735kg lighter empty. The Bateson PT66 is rated 2,750kg heavier gross and carries 2,015kg more.

Last reviewed 6 October 2026

Bateson B85 Unbraked Trailer
Bateson B85 Unbraked Trailer - image: Lothian Trailer Centre
Bateson PT66
Bateson PT66 - image: Fieldfare Trailer Centre

Key differences

Specifications side by side

Bateson B85 Unbraked TrailerBateson PT66
Gross weight750 kg3500kg
Unladen weight200 kg935kg
Payload550 kg2565kg
Length3450 mm-
Width1900 mm-
Bed size-5660mm x 2100mm (18' x 7')
Axles-Triple

Sources: Bateson B85 Unbraked Trailer, Bateson PT66. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.

Buy or hire the B85 Unbraked Trailer if...

  • you want one that is 735kg lighter empty

The largest unbraked trailer in the Bateson range, designed to carry lightweight grass cutting machinery and UTVs. Suits grounds maintenance and landscaping crews towing behind a car or pickup, with a plywood floor and a mesh ramp door.

Full B85 Unbraked Trailer specifications →

Buy or hire the PT66 if...

  • you want one that is rated 2,750kg heavier gross
  • you want one that carries 2,015kg more

Bateson's largest hydraulic tilt trailer with triple hinged steel sides, used to move light commercial vehicles, plant and ground maintenance machinery. Its hydraulic tilt bed lets one person load without ramps.

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Full PT66 specifications →

Common questions

What is the difference between the Bateson B85 Unbraked Trailer and the Bateson PT66?

The Bateson B85 Unbraked Trailer is 735kg lighter empty. The Bateson PT66 is rated 2,750kg heavier gross and carries 2,015kg more. The Bateson B85 Unbraked Trailer is a unbraked 8 ft x 5 ft flatbed trailer with ramp door and mesh extension sides; the Bateson PT66 is a triple axle hydraulic tilt platform trailer.

Which is lighter, the Bateson B85 Unbraked Trailer or the Bateson PT66?

The Bateson B85 Unbraked Trailer. It is 735kg lighter empty than the Bateson PT66.

Which carries more, the Bateson B85 Unbraked Trailer or the Bateson PT66?

The Bateson PT66, by 2,015kg.

Can I tow the Bateson B85 Unbraked Trailer or the Bateson PT66 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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