Head to head
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


Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Bateson PT66 weighs 735kg more empty.
- Gross weight: the Bateson PT66 is rated 2,750kg heavier gross.
- Payload: the Bateson PT66 carries 2,015kg more.
Specifications side by side
| Bateson B85 Unbraked Trailer | Bateson PT66 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 750 kg | 3500kg |
| Unladen weight | 200 kg | 935kg |
| Payload | 550 kg | 2565kg |
| Length | 3450 mm | - |
| Width | 1900 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.
Listed by
- Warrior Trailers Limited - Worcester
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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