Head to head
Bateson PT44 vs Ifor Williams BV126
The Ifor Williams BV126 is rated 750kg heavier gross and carries 540kg more. The Bateson PT44 is 210kg lighter empty.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Gross weight: the Ifor Williams BV126 is rated 750kg heavier gross.
- Unladen weight: the Ifor Williams BV126 weighs 210kg more empty.
- Payload: the Ifor Williams BV126 carries 540kg more.
Specifications side by side
| Bateson PT44 | Ifor Williams BV126 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2750kg | 3500kg |
| Unladen weight | 770kg | 980kg |
| Payload | 1980kg | 2520kg |
| Axles | Twin axle | Twin (dual) |
| Overall length | 5950mm | - |
| Overall width | 2180mm | - |
| Internal deck | 4500mm x 2100mm (LxW) | - |
| Internal length | - | 3.60m |
| Internal width | - | 1.73m |
Sources: Bateson PT44, Ifor Williams BV126. 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 BV126 if...
- you want one that is rated 750kg heavier gross
- you want one that carries 540kg more
Aimed at businesses moving bulkier equipment or several machines that need to travel enclosed and secure, where the BV105 is too narrow or too light. Its 3500kg rating means a car-derived van or 4x4 with a suitable tow rating can still pull it.
Listed by
- Blains Trailers & Tyres - Hemel Hempstead, Great Gaddesden
- Universal Trailers - Billingshurst
Common questions
What is the difference between the Bateson PT44 and the Ifor Williams BV126?
The Ifor Williams BV126 is rated 750kg heavier gross and carries 540kg more. The Bateson PT44 is 210kg lighter empty. The Bateson PT44 is a hydraulic tilt platform trailer with winch; the Ifor Williams BV126 is a a wider, higher-capacity enclosed box van trailer.
Which is lighter, the Bateson PT44 or the Ifor Williams BV126?
The Bateson PT44. It is 210kg lighter empty than the Ifor Williams BV126.
Which carries more, the Bateson PT44 or the Ifor Williams BV126?
The Ifor Williams BV126, by 540kg.
Can I tow the Bateson PT44 or the Ifor Williams BV126 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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