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Bateson PT44 vs Erde 153

The Erde 153 is 646kg lighter empty. The Bateson PT44 carries 1,454kg more.

Last reviewed 13 September 2026

PT44
Bateson PT44
Erde 153
Erde 153 - image: erdetrailersuk.com

Key differences

Specifications side by side

Bateson PT44Erde 153
Unladen weight770kg124kg
Payload1980kg526kg
Overall length5950mm-
Overall width2180mm-
Internal deck4500mm x 2100mm (LxW)-
Gross weight2750kg-
AxlesTwin 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.

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Full PT44 specifications →

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.

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Full 153 specifications →

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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