Head to head
Bateson PT44 vs Erde CH451
The Erde CH451 is 661kg lighter empty. The Bateson PT44 is rated 2,150kg heavier gross and carries 1,486kg more.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Bateson PT44 weighs 661kg more empty.
- Gross weight: the Bateson PT44 is rated 2,150kg heavier gross.
- Payload: the Bateson PT44 carries 1,486kg more.
Specifications side by side
| Bateson PT44 | Erde CH451 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2750kg | 600kg |
| Unladen weight | 770kg | 109kg |
| Payload | 1980kg | 494kg |
| Overall length | 5950mm | - |
| Overall width | 2180mm | - |
| Internal deck | 4500mm x 2100mm (LxW) | - |
| Axles | Twin axle | - |
| Internal bed | - | 200 x 117cm |
Sources: Bateson PT44, Erde CH451. 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 rated 2,150kg heavier gross
- you want one that carries 1,486kg 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 CH451 if...
- you want one that is 661kg lighter empty
A bare chassis bought by buyers who want to fit their own box, cage or platform body rather than take a standard Erde trailer.
Listed by
- Southern County Trailers Ltd - Southampton, West End
- Trailer Centre - Rowley Regis
Common questions
What is the difference between the Bateson PT44 and the Erde CH451?
The Erde CH451 is 661kg lighter empty. The Bateson PT44 is rated 2,150kg heavier gross and carries 1,486kg more. The Bateson PT44 is a hydraulic tilt platform trailer with winch; the Erde CH451 is a an unbraked single-axle multi-purpose trailer chassis rated at 600kg gross weight..
Which is lighter, the Bateson PT44 or the Erde CH451?
The Erde CH451. It is 661kg lighter empty than the Bateson PT44.
Which carries more, the Bateson PT44 or the Erde CH451?
The Bateson PT44, by 1,486kg.
Can I tow the Bateson PT44 or the Erde CH451 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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