Head to head
Bateson PT44 vs Brian James Box Van 600
The Bateson PT44 carries 151kg more and is rated 50kg heavier gross.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Payload: the Bateson PT44 carries 151kg more.
- Gross weight: the Bateson PT44 is rated 50kg heavier gross.
Specifications side by side
| Bateson PT44 | Brian James Box Van 600 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2750kg | 2700kg |
| Payload | 1980kg | 1829kg |
| Axles | Twin axle | Twin (12in wheels) |
| Overall length | 5950mm | - |
| Overall width | 2180mm | - |
| Internal deck | 4500mm x 2100mm (LxW) | - |
| Unladen weight | 770kg | - |
| Internal bed | - | 3.0m x 1.6m |
Sources: Bateson PT44, Brian James Box Van 600. 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 151kg more
- you want one that is rated 50kg 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 Box Van 600 if...
Bought by tradespeople and small delivery operators who need goods kept dry and out of sight rather than carried on an open flatbed. Its 2700kg rating keeps it inside the range towable by many car-derived vans.
Listed by
- Formula Trailers,, Brian-James Trailers Main Dealer in the SW UK - Wellington, Poole
Common questions
What is the difference between the Bateson PT44 and the Brian James Box Van 600?
The Bateson PT44 carries 151kg more and is rated 50kg heavier gross. The Bateson PT44 is a hydraulic tilt platform trailer with winch; the Brian James Box Van 600 is a a small enclosed twin-axle box van trailer.
Which carries more, the Bateson PT44 or the Brian James Box Van 600?
The Bateson PT44, by 151kg.
Can I tow the Bateson PT44 or the Brian James Box Van 600 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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