Head to head
Bateson PT44 vs Ifor Williams CT166
The Ifor Williams CT166 carries 635kg more and is rated 750kg heavier gross. The Bateson PT44 is 115kg lighter empty.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Payload: the Ifor Williams CT166 carries 635kg more.
- Gross weight: the Ifor Williams CT166 is rated 750kg heavier gross.
- Unladen weight: the Ifor Williams CT166 weighs 115kg more empty.
Specifications side by side
| Bateson PT44 | Ifor Williams CT166 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2750kg | 3500kg |
| Unladen weight | 770kg | 885kg |
| Payload | 1980kg | 2615kg |
| Overall length | 5950mm | - |
| Overall width | 2180mm | - |
| Internal deck | 4500mm x 2100mm (LxW) | - |
| Axles | Twin axle | - |
| Internal bed | - | 4.87m x 1.90m |
Sources: Bateson PT44, Ifor Williams CT166. 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 115kg 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 CT166 if...
- you want one that carries 635kg more
- you want one that is rated 750kg heavier gross
Bought by garages, recovery operators and plant hire firms who load low vehicles or compact machinery by tilting the deck to ground level instead of driving up loading ramps. The narrower CT166 bed suits standard cars and single machines.
Listed by
- Blains Trailers & Tyres - Hemel Hempstead, Great Gaddesden
Common questions
What is the difference between the Bateson PT44 and the Ifor Williams CT166?
The Ifor Williams CT166 carries 635kg more and is rated 750kg heavier gross. The Bateson PT44 is 115kg lighter empty. The Bateson PT44 is a hydraulic tilt platform trailer with winch; the Ifor Williams CT166 is a a tilt-bed car and machinery transporter trailer.
Which is lighter, the Bateson PT44 or the Ifor Williams CT166?
The Bateson PT44. It is 115kg lighter empty than the Ifor Williams CT166.
Which carries more, the Bateson PT44 or the Ifor Williams CT166?
The Ifor Williams CT166, by 635kg.
Can I tow the Bateson PT44 or the Ifor Williams CT166 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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