Head to head
Bateson PT44 vs Brian James Race Transporter 5
The Bateson PT44 is 430kg lighter empty. The Brian James Race Transporter 5 is rated 750kg heavier gross.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Brian James Race Transporter 5 weighs 430kg more empty.
- Gross weight: the Brian James Race Transporter 5 is rated 750kg heavier gross.
Specifications side by side
| Bateson PT44 | Brian James Race Transporter 5 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2750kg | 3500kg |
| Unladen weight | 770kg | from 1200kg |
| Payload | 1980kg | up to 2300kg |
| Axles | Twin axle | Twin |
| Overall length | 5950mm | - |
| Overall width | 2180mm | - |
| Internal deck | 4500mm x 2100mm (LxW) | - |
| Internal width | - | 2.12m |
| Internal bed | - | 5.0m / 5.5m long |
Sources: Bateson PT44, Brian James Race Transporter 5. 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 430kg lighter empty
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 Race Transporter 5 if...
- you want one that is rated 750kg heavier gross
Used by race teams and professional recovery operators moving cars that need slightly more bed length or restraint options than the Race Transporter 4 offers. It remains a twin-axle single-car trailer rather than a multi-car hauler.
Listed by
- Bicester Trailer Centre - Bicester
Common questions
What is the difference between the Bateson PT44 and the Brian James Race Transporter 5?
The Bateson PT44 is 430kg lighter empty. The Brian James Race Transporter 5 is rated 750kg heavier gross. The Bateson PT44 is a hydraulic tilt platform trailer with winch; the Brian James Race Transporter 5 is a an open twin-axle hydraulic tilt-bed car transporter, longer than the Race Transporter 4.
Which is lighter, the Bateson PT44 or the Brian James Race Transporter 5?
The Bateson PT44. It is 430kg lighter empty than the Brian James Race Transporter 5.
Can I tow the Bateson PT44 or the Brian James Race Transporter 5 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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