Head to head
Bateson PT44 vs Ifor Williams CT136HD
The Ifor Williams CT136HD is 260kg lighter empty. The Bateson PT44 is rated 150kg heavier gross.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Bateson PT44 weighs 260kg more empty.
- Gross weight: the Bateson PT44 is rated 150kg heavier gross.
Specifications side by side
| Bateson PT44 | Ifor Williams CT136HD | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2750kg | 2,600kg |
| Unladen weight | 770kg | 510kg |
| Overall length | 5950mm | - |
| Overall width | 2180mm | - |
| Internal deck | 4500mm x 2100mm (LxW) | - |
| Payload | 1980kg | - |
| Axles | Twin axle | - |
| Internal length | - | 4.0m |
| Internal width | - | 1.84m |
Sources: Bateson PT44, Ifor Williams CT136HD. 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 CT136HD if...
- you want one that is 260kg lighter empty
The CT136HD suits recovery operators, racers and dealers who need a tougher car transporter than the standard CT136, thanks to its heavy-duty beam axles and multi-leaf suspension. Its 4.0m bed and 2.6 tonne gross weight cover most road cars without the cost of a beavertail trailer.
Listed by
- Barnwell Trailers Ltd - Peterborough, Oundle, Barnwell
- Shropshire Trailer Hire - Shrewsbury, Bicton
Common questions
What is the difference between the Bateson PT44 and the Ifor Williams CT136HD?
The Ifor Williams CT136HD is 260kg lighter empty. The Bateson PT44 is rated 150kg heavier gross. The Bateson PT44 is a hydraulic tilt platform trailer with winch; the Ifor Williams CT136HD is a ifor Williams' heavy-duty twin-axle car transporter trailer in the CT136 range, built for moving a single vehicle..
Which is lighter, the Bateson PT44 or the Ifor Williams CT136HD?
The Ifor Williams CT136HD. It is 260kg lighter empty than the Bateson PT44.
Can I tow the Bateson PT44 or the Ifor Williams CT136HD 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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