Head to head
Bateson PT44 vs Brian James General Plant
The Brian James General Plant carries 613kg more and is rated 750kg heavier gross.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Payload: the Brian James General Plant carries 613kg more.
- Gross weight: the Brian James General Plant is rated 750kg heavier gross.
Specifications side by side
| Bateson PT44 | Brian James General Plant | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2750kg | 3500kg |
| Payload | 1980kg | 2593kg |
| Axles | Twin axle | Tri-axle (12in wheels) |
| Overall length | 5950mm | - |
| Overall width | 2180mm | - |
| Internal deck | 4500mm x 2100mm (LxW) | - |
| Unladen weight | 770kg | - |
| Internal bed | - | 3.6m x 1.8m |
Sources: Bateson PT44, Brian James General Plant. 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.
Listed by
- Warrior Trailers Limited - Worcester
- 1Stop Trailers Ltd - Sudbury, Little Waldingfield
Buy or hire the General Plant if...
- you want one that carries 613kg more
- you want one that is rated 750kg heavier gross
A tougher all-round plant trailer for contractors who need to move a range of machines - diggers, dumpers, rollers - rather than one specific type. The tri-axle chassis spreads load for towing at higher gross weight on public roads.
Listed by
- Fieldfare Trailer Centre - Salisbury
- Formula Trailers,, Brian-James Trailers Main Dealer in the SW UK - Wellington, Poole
- Bicester Trailer Centre - Bicester
Common questions
What is the difference between the Bateson PT44 and the Brian James General Plant?
The Brian James General Plant carries 613kg more and is rated 750kg heavier gross. The Bateson PT44 is a hydraulic tilt platform trailer with winch; the Brian James General Plant is a a tri-axle equipment trailer for general building and groundwork plant.
Which carries more, the Bateson PT44 or the Brian James General Plant?
The Brian James General Plant, by 613kg.
Can I tow the Bateson PT44 or the Brian James General Plant 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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