Head to head
Bateson PT44 vs Erde PM320
The Erde PM320 is 710kg lighter empty. The Bateson PT44 is rated 2,450kg heavier gross and carries 1,744kg more.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Bateson PT44 weighs 710kg more empty.
- Gross weight: the Bateson PT44 is rated 2,450kg heavier gross.
- Payload: the Bateson PT44 carries 1,744kg more.
Specifications side by side
| Bateson PT44 | Erde PM320 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2750kg | 300kg |
| Unladen weight | 770kg | 60kg |
| Payload | 1980kg | 236kg |
| Overall length | 5950mm | - |
| Overall width | 2180mm | - |
| Internal deck | 4500mm x 2100mm (LxW) | - |
| Axles | Twin axle | - |
| Internal bed | - | 200 x 112cm |
Sources: Bateson PT44, Erde PM320. 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 2,450kg heavier gross
- you want one that carries 1,744kg 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 PM320 if...
- you want one that is 710kg lighter empty
Near-identical to the PM310, rated for slightly heavier motorcycles up to 236kg. The two are the same trailer to look at, so the number to check before buying is the wet weight of the bike you intend to carry.
Listed by
- 1Stop Trailers Ltd - Sudbury, Little Waldingfield
- Trailer Centre - Rowley Regis
Common questions
What is the difference between the Bateson PT44 and the Erde PM320?
The Erde PM320 is 710kg lighter empty. The Bateson PT44 is rated 2,450kg heavier gross and carries 1,744kg more. The Bateson PT44 is a hydraulic tilt platform trailer with winch; the Erde PM320 is a a small unbraked single-axle trailer for carrying one motorcycle..
Which is lighter, the Bateson PT44 or the Erde PM320?
The Erde PM320. It is 710kg lighter empty than the Bateson PT44.
Which carries more, the Bateson PT44 or the Erde PM320?
The Bateson PT44, by 1,744kg.
Can I tow the Bateson PT44 or the Erde PM320 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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