Head to head
Bateson PT44 vs Eco-Trailer Velocity iQ
The Bateson PT44 is 210kg lighter empty. The Eco-Trailer Velocity iQ is rated 250kg heavier gross and carries 40kg more.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Eco-Trailer Velocity iQ weighs 210kg more empty.
- Gross weight: the Eco-Trailer Velocity iQ is rated 250kg heavier gross.
- Payload: the Eco-Trailer Velocity iQ carries 40kg more.
Specifications side by side
| Bateson PT44 | Eco-Trailer Velocity iQ | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2750kg | 3,000kg |
| Unladen weight | 770kg | 980kg |
| Payload | 1980kg | 2,020kg |
| Overall length | 5950mm | - |
| Overall width | 2180mm | - |
| Internal deck | 4500mm x 2100mm (LxW) | - |
| Axles | Twin axle | - |
| Overall dimensions | - | 7.15m x 2.48m x 2.40m |
| Bed length | - | 4.88m |
Sources: Bateson PT44, Eco-Trailer Velocity iQ. 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 210kg 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 Velocity iQ if...
- you want one that is rated 250kg heavier gross
- you want one that carries 40kg more
An enclosed trailer that keeps a car dry and out of sight in transit, built on Eco-Trailer's own chassis. Motorsport teams and car traders hire it to move a vehicle without exposing it to weather or attention on the road.
Listed by
- OK Racing Trailer Hire - Hertfordshire
Common questions
What is the difference between the Bateson PT44 and the Eco-Trailer Velocity iQ?
The Bateson PT44 is 210kg lighter empty. The Eco-Trailer Velocity iQ is rated 250kg heavier gross and carries 40kg more. The Bateson PT44 is a hydraulic tilt platform trailer with winch; the Eco-Trailer Velocity iQ is a enclosed car transporter trailer.
Which is lighter, the Bateson PT44 or the Eco-Trailer Velocity iQ?
The Bateson PT44. It is 210kg lighter empty than the Eco-Trailer Velocity iQ.
Which carries more, the Bateson PT44 or the Eco-Trailer Velocity iQ?
The Eco-Trailer Velocity iQ, by 40kg.
Can I tow the Bateson PT44 or the Eco-Trailer Velocity iQ 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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