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Bateson PT44 vs Blue Line BLP35126

The Blue Line BLP35126 is rated 750kg heavier gross.

Last reviewed 9 November 2026

Bateson PT44
Bateson PT44 - image: Fieldfare Trailer Centre
Blue Line BLP35126
Blue Line BLP35126 - image: suffolk.trek-trailers.co.uk

Key differences

Specifications side by side

Bateson PT44Blue Line BLP35126
Gross weight2750kg3500kg
AxlesTwin axle2
Overall length5950mm-
Overall width2180mm-
Internal deck4500mm x 2100mm (LxW)-
Unladen weight770kg-
Payload1980kg-
Internal bed-12ft x 6ft6in (3.66m x 1.98m)
Brakes-Braked

Sources: Bateson PT44, Blue Line BLP35126. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.

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.

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Full PT44 specifications →

Buy or hire the BLP35126 if...

  • you want one that is rated 750kg heavier gross

Used by plant hire firms, groundworkers and landscapers to carry a mini digger or pallet loads, with drop sides for easy loading.

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Full BLP35126 specifications →

Common questions

What is the difference between the Bateson PT44 and the Blue Line BLP35126?

The Blue Line BLP35126 is rated 750kg heavier gross. The Bateson PT44 is a hydraulic tilt platform trailer with winch; the Blue Line BLP35126 is a a braked twin-axle drop-side platform trailer rated at 3500kg gross weight..

Can I tow the Bateson PT44 or the Blue Line BLP35126 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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