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Bateson PT44 vs Ifor Williams Business Inabox

The Bateson PT44 is 1,130kg lighter empty. The Ifor Williams Business Inabox is rated 750kg heavier gross.

Last reviewed 13 September 2026

Bateson PT44
Bateson PT44 - image: Fieldfare Trailer Centre
Business Inabox
Ifor Williams Business Inabox

Key differences

Specifications side by side

Bateson PT44Ifor Williams Business Inabox
Overall length5950mm5.96m (Workshop M)
Gross weight2750kg3500kg
Unladen weight770kg1900kg (Workshop M)
Overall width2180mm-
Internal deck4500mm x 2100mm (LxW)-
Payload1980kg-
AxlesTwin axle-
Internal length-4.45m (Workshop M)
Internal width-2.18m

Sources: Bateson PT44, Ifor Williams Business Inabox. 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 1,130kg 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.

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Buy or hire the Business Inabox if...

  • you want one that is rated 750kg heavier gross

A trailer shell fitted out as a mobile workshop, shop or catering unit rather than a load carrier. Tradespeople and mobile caterers buy it to take a fitted-out workspace to a site rather than build one into a van.

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Common questions

What is the difference between the Bateson PT44 and the Ifor Williams Business Inabox?

The Bateson PT44 is 1,130kg lighter empty. The Ifor Williams Business Inabox is rated 750kg heavier gross. The Bateson PT44 is a hydraulic tilt platform trailer with winch; the Ifor Williams Business Inabox is a trailer-based mobile workshop, boxvan or catering/retail unit.

Which is lighter, the Bateson PT44 or the Ifor Williams Business Inabox?

The Bateson PT44. It is 1,130kg lighter empty than the Ifor Williams Business Inabox.

Can I tow the Bateson PT44 or the Ifor Williams Business Inabox 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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