Head to head
Bateson PT44 vs Fautras Oblic+2
The Bateson PT44 is 210kg lighter empty.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Fautras Oblic+2 weighs 210kg more empty.
Specifications side by side
| Bateson PT44 | Fautras Oblic+2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2750kg | 2,000-3,000kg (chassis dependent) |
| Unladen weight | 770kg | 980kg |
| Overall length | 5950mm | - |
| Overall width | 2180mm | - |
| Internal deck | 4500mm x 2100mm (LxW) | - |
| Payload | 1980kg | - |
| Axles | Twin axle | - |
| Interior length | - | 3.45m |
| Interior width | - | 1.80m |
Sources: Bateson PT44, Fautras Oblic+2. 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 Oblic+2 if...
A two-horse trailer that loads horses at a diagonal rather than straight ahead, giving nervous travellers more room to brace. It is hired by owners moving horses that struggle in conventional straight-loading boxes; UK ads sometimes list it under Cheval Liberte, the dealer that distributes it, rather than its actual French maker Fautras.
Full Oblic+2 specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Bateson PT44 and the Fautras Oblic+2?
The Bateson PT44 is 210kg lighter empty. The Bateson PT44 is a hydraulic tilt platform trailer with winch; the Fautras Oblic+2 is a diagonal-loading two-horse trailer.
Which is lighter, the Bateson PT44 or the Fautras Oblic+2?
The Bateson PT44. It is 210kg lighter empty than the Fautras Oblic+2.
Can I tow the Bateson PT44 or the Fautras Oblic+2 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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