Head to head
Bateson PT44 vs Debon Roadster Platform
The Bateson PT44 carries 1,510kg more and is rated 2 tonnes heavier gross. The Debon Roadster Platform is 490kg lighter empty.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Payload: the Bateson PT44 carries 1,510kg more.
- Gross weight: the Bateson PT44 is rated 2 tonnes heavier gross.
- Unladen weight: the Bateson PT44 weighs 490kg more empty.
Specifications side by side
| Bateson PT44 | Debon Roadster Platform | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2750kg | 750kg or 1300kg (two configurations) |
| Unladen weight | 770kg | 280kg or 330kg |
| Payload | 1980kg | 470kg or 970kg |
| Overall length | 5950mm | - |
| Overall width | 2180mm | - |
| Internal deck | 4500mm x 2100mm (LxW) | - |
| Axles | Twin axle | - |
| Internal length | - | 3035mm |
| Internal width | - | 1785mm |
Sources: Bateson PT44, Debon Roadster Platform. 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 1,510kg more
- you want one that is rated 2 tonnes 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 Roadster Platform if...
- you want one that is 490kg lighter empty
A small tilting platform trailer used for garden clearance, tip runs and general haulage behind a car. Its gas-strut assisted tilt bed lets one person load without lifting a ramp into place.
Listed by
- Kent Towing Solutions - Tunbridge Wells
Common questions
What is the difference between the Bateson PT44 and the Debon Roadster Platform?
The Bateson PT44 carries 1,510kg more and is rated 2 tonnes heavier gross. The Debon Roadster Platform is 490kg lighter empty. The Bateson PT44 is a hydraulic tilt platform trailer with winch; the Debon Roadster Platform is a tilting platform trailer for garden and general haulage.
Which is lighter, the Bateson PT44 or the Debon Roadster Platform?
The Debon Roadster Platform. It is 490kg lighter empty than the Bateson PT44.
Which carries more, the Bateson PT44 or the Debon Roadster Platform?
The Bateson PT44, by 1,510kg.
Can I tow the Bateson PT44 or the Debon Roadster Platform 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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