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Bateson PT44 vs Bockmann TL-AL 1711/75

The Bateson PT44 is rated 2 tonnes heavier gross and carries 1,364kg more.

Last reviewed 13 September 2026

PT44
Bateson PT44
Bockmann TL-AL 1711/75
Bockmann TL-AL 1711/75 - image: Bckmann UK Trailers & Horseboxes

Key differences

Specifications side by side

Bateson PT44Bockmann TL-AL 1711/75
Gross weight2750kg750kg
Payload1980kg616kg
AxlesTwin axle1
Overall length5950mm-
Overall width2180mm-
Internal deck4500mm x 2100mm (LxW)-
Unladen weight770kg-
Internal bed-1790mm x 1110mm

Sources: Bateson PT44, Bockmann TL-AL 1711/75. 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 is rated 2 tonnes heavier gross
  • you want one that carries 1,364kg more

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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Buy or hire the TL-AL 1711/75 if...

A compact unbraked-class aluminium trailer for light loads such as garden machinery or small quads, bought by tradespeople and private users who want something towable behind a car. It is one of the smallest trailers in Bockmann's TL-AL utility range.

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Full TL-AL 1711/75 specifications →

Common questions

What is the difference between the Bateson PT44 and the Bockmann TL-AL 1711/75?

The Bateson PT44 is rated 2 tonnes heavier gross and carries 1,364kg more. The Bateson PT44 is a hydraulic tilt platform trailer with winch; the Bockmann TL-AL 1711/75 is a small aluminium low-loader box trailer.

Which carries more, the Bateson PT44 or the Bockmann TL-AL 1711/75?

The Bateson PT44, by 1,364kg.

Can I tow the Bateson PT44 or the Bockmann TL-AL 1711/75 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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