Head to head
Bateson PT44 vs Graham Edwards GP85DB
The Graham Edwards GP85DB is 345kg lighter empty and carries 195kg more. The Bateson PT44 is rated 150kg heavier gross.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Bateson PT44 weighs 345kg more empty.
- Payload: the Graham Edwards GP85DB carries 195kg more.
- Gross weight: the Bateson PT44 is rated 150kg heavier gross.
Specifications side by side
| Bateson PT44 | Graham Edwards GP85DB | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2750kg | 2600kg |
| Unladen weight | 770kg | 425kg |
| Payload | 1980kg | 2175kg |
| Axles | Twin axle | Tandem |
| Overall length | 5950mm | - |
| Overall width | 2180mm | - |
| Internal deck | 4500mm x 2100mm (LxW) | - |
| Internal bed | - | 8'2" x 5' |
| Brakes | - | Braked |
Sources: Bateson PT44, Graham Edwards GP85DB. 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 150kg heavier gross
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 GP85DB if...
- you want one that is 345kg lighter empty
- you want one that carries 195kg more
A farm and smallholder trailer for loose or bagged loads, bales or livestock kit, built to Graham Edwards' tandem-axle braked general-purpose spec rather than the lighter single-axle unbraked version.
Listed by
- G-Tec Trailers - Thetford, Holme Hale
Common questions
What is the difference between the Bateson PT44 and the Graham Edwards GP85DB?
The Graham Edwards GP85DB is 345kg lighter empty and carries 195kg more. The Bateson PT44 is rated 150kg heavier gross. The Bateson PT44 is a hydraulic tilt platform trailer with winch; the Graham Edwards GP85DB is a a tandem-axle braked general-purpose dropside trailer.
Which is lighter, the Bateson PT44 or the Graham Edwards GP85DB?
The Graham Edwards GP85DB. It is 345kg lighter empty than the Bateson PT44.
Which carries more, the Bateson PT44 or the Graham Edwards GP85DB?
The Graham Edwards GP85DB, by 195kg.
Can I tow the Bateson PT44 or the Graham Edwards GP85DB 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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