Head to head
Bateson PT44 vs Bockmann Big Champion E SKA
The Bockmann Big Champion E SKA is 674kg lighter empty. The Bateson PT44 carries 579kg more and is rated 350kg heavier gross.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Bateson PT44 weighs 674kg more empty.
- Payload: the Bateson PT44 carries 579kg more.
- Gross weight: the Bateson PT44 is rated 350kg heavier gross.
Specifications side by side
| Bateson PT44 | Bockmann Big Champion E SKA | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2750kg | 2400kg (GVWR) |
| Unladen weight | 770kg | 96kg (dry, chassis only figure as listed) |
| Payload | 1980kg | 1401kg |
| Overall length | 5950mm | - |
| Overall width | 2180mm | - |
| Internal deck | 4500mm x 2100mm (LxW) | - |
| Axles | Twin axle | - |
| Total length | - | 4726mm |
| Total width | - | 2350mm |
| Stalls | - | two 33in wide stalls, for horses up to 18hh |
Sources: Bateson PT44, Bockmann Big Champion E SKA. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the PT44 if...
- you want one that carries 579kg more
- you want one that is rated 350kg heavier gross
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
Buy or hire the Big Champion E SKA if...
- you want one that is 674kg lighter empty
A German-built two-horse trailer from Bockmann's Champion range, sold in the UK through horsebox dealers. The SKA spec adds a front ramp and full-height stalls suited to taller horses, making it a step up from entry-level two-horse trailers.
Full Big Champion E SKA specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Bateson PT44 and the Bockmann Big Champion E SKA?
The Bockmann Big Champion E SKA is 674kg lighter empty. The Bateson PT44 carries 579kg more and is rated 350kg heavier gross. The Bateson PT44 is a hydraulic tilt platform trailer with winch; the Bockmann Big Champion E SKA is a two-stall aluminium horsebox trailer.
Which is lighter, the Bateson PT44 or the Bockmann Big Champion E SKA?
The Bockmann Big Champion E SKA. It is 674kg lighter empty than the Bateson PT44.
Which carries more, the Bateson PT44 or the Bockmann Big Champion E SKA?
The Bateson PT44, by 579kg.
Can I tow the Bateson PT44 or the Bockmann Big Champion E SKA 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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