Head to head
Bateson PT44 vs Ifor Williams CT136
The Bateson PT44 is rated 1,350kg heavier gross. The Ifor Williams CT136 is 370kg lighter empty.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Gross weight: the Bateson PT44 is rated 1,350kg heavier gross.
- Unladen weight: the Bateson PT44 weighs 370kg more empty.
Specifications side by side
| Bateson PT44 | Ifor Williams CT136 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2750kg | 1,400kg single axle / 2,000kg twin axle / 2,600kg CT136HD |
| Unladen weight | 770kg | 400kg single axle / 495kg twin axle |
| Overall length | 5950mm | - |
| Overall width | 2180mm | - |
| Internal deck | 4500mm x 2100mm (LxW) | - |
| Payload | 1980kg | - |
| Axles | Twin axle | - |
| Bed | - | 4.00m x 1.84m |
Sources: Bateson PT44, Ifor Williams CT136. 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 1,350kg 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 CT136 if...
- you want one that is 370kg lighter empty
The accessible end of car transport, for towing a road car, a track-day car or a small classic. Motorsport and classic-car owners tend toward the twin-axle and HD versions for the higher gross weight and the tie-down provision.
Full CT136 specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Bateson PT44 and the Ifor Williams CT136?
The Bateson PT44 is rated 1,350kg heavier gross. The Ifor Williams CT136 is 370kg lighter empty. The Bateson PT44 is a hydraulic tilt platform trailer with winch; the Ifor Williams CT136 is a flatbed car transporter, single or twin axle.
Which is lighter, the Bateson PT44 or the Ifor Williams CT136?
The Ifor Williams CT136. It is 370kg lighter empty than the Bateson PT44.
Can I tow the Bateson PT44 or the Ifor Williams CT136 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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