Head to head
Bateson PT44 vs Erde 153
The Erde 153 is 646kg lighter empty. The Bateson PT44 carries 1,454kg more.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026

Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Bateson PT44 weighs 646kg more empty.
- Payload: the Bateson PT44 carries 1,454kg more.
Specifications side by side
| Bateson PT44 | Erde 153 | |
|---|---|---|
| Unladen weight | 770kg | 124kg |
| Payload | 1980kg | 526kg |
| Overall length | 5950mm | - |
| Overall width | 2180mm | - |
| Internal deck | 4500mm x 2100mm (LxW) | - |
| Gross weight | 2750kg | - |
| Axles | Twin axle | - |
| Internal length | - | 144cm |
| Internal width | - | 98cm |
| Internal height | - | 40cm |
Sources: Bateson PT44, Erde 153. 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 1,454kg more
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 153 if...
- you want one that is 646kg lighter empty
A mid-sized step up from the 122 for buyers wanting more load capacity for camping equipment or garden waste. The 144cm bed and 40cm sides make it a garden-waste and camping trailer rather than a builders one, and at 124kg unladen one person can manoeuvre it.
Listed by
- Trailer Centre - Rowley Regis
- Towy Trailer Centre - Llandeilo, Ffairfach
Common questions
What is the difference between the Bateson PT44 and the Erde 153?
The Erde 153 is 646kg lighter empty. The Bateson PT44 carries 1,454kg more. The Bateson PT44 is a hydraulic tilt platform trailer with winch; the Erde 153 is a a small unbraked single-axle camping and leisure trailer..
Which is lighter, the Bateson PT44 or the Erde 153?
The Erde 153. It is 646kg lighter empty than the Bateson PT44.
Which carries more, the Bateson PT44 or the Erde 153?
The Bateson PT44, by 1,454kg.
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